Sailing Miss Lone Star · video

What this video covers

Aubrey and crew prepare the 45-ft vessel Miss Lone Star for a 200-mile offshore passage from Mexico to Cabo. Maintenance tasks include treating the starboard diesel tank with Pro Plus Active additive from Keenan Filters to address potential condensation and microbial growth. The crew polishes the fuel system by transferring and filtering diesel between tanks, while also replacing broken cupboard latches and topping off hydraulic steering fluid at the upper helm. They troubleshoot a previous engine-starting issue, identifying that improper manifold lever positioning caused pressure problems. The crew also inspects the crankcase breather for oil leaks and plans to replace a degraded O-ring. After departing, the vessel encounters 14 knots of wind on a broad reach, maintaining five knots of speed. The passage follows a period of crew turnover and system re-familiarisation after a five-month absence by crew member Searle.

Boats in this video

More from Sailing Miss Lone Star

We Could Not Outrun the Pirates. I Had to Make a ChoiceOct 2026We Sailed Into a Place Nobody Warned Us About EPS 319Sept 2026We Found Paradise. Then Everything Started Going Wrong.Sept 2026Why does this make me Nervous Aug 2026

From Sailing Miss Lone Star — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.