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The crew of SV Delos hauls their 53-foot boat at Spice Island Marina in Grenada to perform maintenance and upgrades after logging 25,000 miles since their last haul-out in Langkawi, Malaysia.18:45 To prepare for the yard period, the crew cleans the interior, removes windage-prone gear like solar panels and wind generators, and disconnects the electrical systems.30:02 The refit project includes replacing lead-acid batteries with a lithium system and installing an induction cooktop to eliminate propane use.3:47 The crew also hoists a new mainsail from Precision Sails to replace their worn-out original.6:30 They chose Grenada for its hurricane-safe location south of 12 degrees 7 minutes and its availability of skilled labor and chandleries.21:03 While the boat remains on the hard for several months, the crew plans to visit family before returning to the vessel.21:16 Hauling out stern-in allows for better positioning on the travel lift and easier access to the depth transducer and speed paddle wheel.17:49

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