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EP 6 - Haul Out for Holoholo - The end of our Sailing Season

8 September 2023 · 7 min · 337 views · Sea of Cortez

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Yona and Shea haul out their 38-foot sailboat, Holo Holo, in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, to conclude their sailing season before the onset of hurricane season.0:15 The refit process includes installing a new transmission and experimenting with converting a soft dodger into a hard dodger using fiberglass and wax paper.2:40 During the final preparations, the crew removes and stores the sails and installs various pest control measures, including glue and ant traps, to protect the interior during storage.6:31 Yard scheduling issues delay the haul-out by one day, requiring an extra night at the dock before the boat is lifted into the yard and placed on jack stands.4:07 Once the vessel is secured on land, the crew inspects the hull for damage, winterizes the water, propane, and engine systems, and prepares the boat for an extended period in the yard.6:14 The owners then travel to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, to transition to their RV.7:00

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