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My Yacht Sat Abandoned for a Year… Can I Bring Her Back?

21 September 2026 · 28 min · 119K views · Chesapeake Bay

What this video covers

A 1989 CT-56 sailboat, named Naughty Dogs, sits on the hard in the Chesapeake Bay after being stored for nearly a year.0:19 The owner performs a condition assessment and deep cleaning to prepare the vessel for potential sale or a final three-week cruise.1:07 Exterior maintenance includes pressure washing the hull and deck, while interior tasks involve carpet cleaning and troubleshooting a non-functional refrigerator compressor.6:16 The vessel features a 16.5-foot beam, a Ford Lehman 135 engine, a Rainman water maker, a B&G chart plotter, and a Victron monitoring system.20:25 The owner notes the boat is not ICW-compliant due to a 74-foot mast height, requiring offshore passages around Cape Hatteras.11:51 The interior includes a full-width salon, a washer and dryer, and an aft cabin with a bathtub.19:34 The owner intends to refinish the teak floors and complete minor repairs before listing the boat for sale at $170,000.20:15

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Boats in this video

Island SPIRIT 525Their boatTa Chaio Shipbuilding Co. (TAIWAN) Ct-56Their boat

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