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A couple hauls their boat out of the water for a four-to-five-day maintenance period to prepare for a South Pacific crossing.8:13 The project list includes welding new plates onto cracked structural supports, installing three through-hull fittings for future air conditioning and a washdown pump, mounting underwater lights, and installing a transducer for depth and structure scanning.10:15 The owner replaces sail drive oil seals after discovering cloudy, contaminated oil, a task requiring the boat to be on the hard.16:41 To minimize yard fees of approximately $70 per day, the crew works to complete all underwater installations before the yard begins bottom painting.14:25 The host manages interior provisioning and organization for the upcoming passage while the co-host performs mechanical repairs.1:29 The couple also welcomes two crew members who arrive to assist with the final preparations.14:50

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