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#47 Investments to improve our life aboard!
19 April 2026 · 37 min · 2K views · Lake Santa Bárbara
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What this video covers
The owner of a 38-foot Hunter Marine 36, currently anchored in Lake Santa Barbara, Florida, prepares for a circumnavigation by purchasing a comprehensive inventory of spare parts. The maintenance kit includes Yamaha 3JH5E engine components—specifically oil filters, fuel filters, impellers, and drive belts—to ensure self-sufficiency during the upcoming voyage.5:02 To maintain the Schenker watermaker, the owner stocks a replacement membrane, a complete pump assembly, solenoid valves, and various O-ring kits.10:18 The owner also upgrades the ground tackle by installing a Mantus anchor swivel to replace a multi-articulated model that previously caused the anchor to stow improperly.17:54 Additionally, the crew acquires a portable depth sounder for conducting bathymetric surveys in shallow anchorages to prevent grounding.16:45 The owner notes that these purchases, totaling approximately $2,500, serve as insurance against equipment failure in remote regions.15:39 The video also documents the transit of bascule bridges along the Intracoastal Waterway, which operate on a strict half-hour schedule.18:46
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