Prepping a SMALL SAILBOAT for Hurricane Season in the boat yard [Ep 151]
22 July 2021 · 22 min · 1K views · Green Cove Springs, Florida
What this video covers
Alex and Cory prepare their 33-foot sailboat for long-term storage at Green Cove Springs Marina in Florida during an active hurricane season.6:52 To minimize windage and potential damage, they remove all solar panels, disconnect the batteries, and store the anchor inside the cabin.5:55 They replace a bent bow roller and perform a final engine flush with fresh water to prevent salt buildup during the layup.21:48 The crew cleans the hull of barnacle growth accumulated in the Intracoastal Waterway, noting that their ablative bottom paint proved ineffective in warm, high-growth waters.14:27 They add a capful of bleach to the 48-gallon water tank to inhibit growth while the boat sits on the hard.19:58 The marina allows owners to perform their own maintenance while the vessel is in the work zone, charging $83 for the haul-out, $55 for pressure washing, and $55 for blocking, with monthly dry storage costing $215.15:20
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