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We pulled the boat out of the water for the first time and this is what we found! | Ep. 94 - Chez...
15 March 2026 · 23 min · 31K views · Polk County, United States
Worker pressure washes barnacle-crusted hull under harsh sun
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat hauls their vessel out of the water at a DIY-friendly boatyard in Titusville, Florida, to perform bottom maintenance. After arriving at the marina, the haul-out is delayed when the travel lift is prioritized for an emergency rescue of a vessel that struck rocks and began taking on water.3:09 Once the lift is available, the crew secures the boat on stands, allowing them to live aboard while performing the work themselves.9:09 This arrangement avoids the costs of external labor and temporary housing, which are often prohibited at standard marinas.11:39
The maintenance plan includes pressure washing the hull to remove barnacles and algae, scraping loose bottom paint, and sanding the surface to prepare for new hard-bottom paint.13:23 The crew focuses on repairing areas of flaking paint near the waterline and on the rudder, likely exacerbated by a previous strike with a log on the ICW.16:33 They utilize the boatyard’s facilities, including showers, laundry, and a captain’s lounge, while managing waste and water usage while the boat is on the hard.10:44
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