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Life After Our Big Trip: Land Mission and Fixing a Leaky Hatch (also some sailing) (Episode 40)
24 August 2020 · 11 min · 3K views · Anacortes, Washington
What this video covers
After completing a 1,185-mile, 62-day circumnavigation of Vancouver Island, Mac and Jenny returned to Anacortes, Washington, to perform seasonal maintenance on their boat, Maya.0:08 The primary repair involved re-bedding a leaking deck hatch.5:21 Mac removed the hatch frame, used a drill-mounted wire brush to clear old sealant, cleaned the surfaces with acetone, and applied 3M 4000 UV sealant to the frame and screw heads.6:49 The process took approximately six hours, followed by a 24-hour curing period.8:40 Between maintenance tasks, the couple traveled to Nebraska and Colorado to attend a family wedding, during which they acquired a 1996 Oldsmobile 98.2:19 The vehicle experienced a locked wheel hub due to rust, which required a professional repair in Garing, Nebraska.4:00 Before winter, the couple completed a final coastal trip to the marina at Rosario Resort on Orcas Island.9:44 Future maintenance plans for Maya include chain plate knee fiberglass repairs, drivetrain work, and diesel tank cleaning.10:17
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