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What this video covers

Brett and Jade Evans, living aboard their sailboat in Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard, perform maintenance on their cockpit and dinghy while transitioning to full-time content creation. After experiencing engine cooling issues, Brett clears seagrass from the generator’s sea strainer and the boat’s underwater intake.6:47 To restore the cockpit table, the couple uses Star Brite On-Off hull cleaner to remove deep rust and wine stains, successfully avoiding the need for a full replacement.9:10 Brett sands the cockpit’s peeling varnish using 80-grit sandpaper to reach a uniform baseline for future oiling, while Jade cleans mold from the canvas dodger using soap and water.11:11 The pair also bathes their dogs using ocean water to conserve their fresh water supply.11:58 Brett announces his resignation from his career as a professional pilot to focus exclusively on their YouTube channel.19:10

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