Sailing Big Lost · video

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The owners of the vessel Big Lost completed a sale survey while docked at Exquisite Marina in Georgetown.0:53 To maintain transparency and avoid a costly return trip from their planned southern route, the sellers disclosed all known maintenance items to the buyers beforehand.1:37 The survey revealed no major red flags, and the parties agreed to four minor repairs and one financial credit.2:26 Connor serviced the mainsail winch after discovering corroded springs and excessive, grime-attracting grease.4:30 He also replaced two chafed hoses on the starboard engine—a water cooling line and a transmission pressure hose—which required a mechanic to crimp proprietary fittings.6:15 Additionally, he shortened the main halyard by three feet to move a worn section away from the masthead pulley.7:30 Finally, the sellers issued a $5,000 credit to address moisture intrusion around the aft cleats, a common issue in balsa-cored hulls.14:47 These repairs ensure the boat is ready for the buyers' planned 316-nautical-mile delivery to Brunswick, GA.14:35

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