Sailing Adventure Can't Wait · video

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Sam and Jessica prepare their boat, Adventure Can't Wait, for a period of storage in a boatyard. Temperatures reach 98 degrees Fahrenheit, complicating maintenance tasks.2:24 Sam troubleshoots a port-side solar panel that intermittently fails to charge the battery bank despite outputting 24 volts; the panel eventually resumes functioning without intervention.2:56 The crew inspects the steering system, finding no frayed cables or binding, though the autopilot shows signs of leaking fluid from the seals.6:19 Jessica organises lockers and uses duct tape and window shades to block sun exposure.2:17 The crew removes and stores the sails in the quarter berth, noting minimal chafing and wear.6:37 They also identify four corroded sail hanks requiring replacement.4:52 The boat is positioned in a crowded yard with minimal clearance between neighbouring vessels.4:01 The crew plans to address the autopilot seals and water maker repairs after returning from a trip.6:19

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