Sailing Zatara · video

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The crew of the catamaran *Zatara* returns to New Zealand after a three-month hiatus to prepare the vessel for upcoming cruising.0:04 Maintenance projects include replacing leaking deck hatches, installing Flexi-Teak decking, and troubleshooting a faulty Uline ice maker and a leaking galley faucet.10:25 Electrical upgrades involve rerouting mast-mounted Lumitech spreader lights to a 10-amp breaker to prevent overloading the previous 2.5-amp circuit.14:59 The crew also coordinates with Bren Wilson for the deck installation and plans a haul-out at Marston Cove to inspect the bottom paint.15:22 During the stay in Whangaparoa and Gulf Harbour Marina, the owners undergo medical testing at the Auckland Breast Center, which confirms a benign cyst.10:11 The crew practices maneuvering the boat in tight marina quarters to build experience.5:59 Future plans include sailing to the islands, with the owners currently favoring a route through the Suez Canal over a passage around South Africa.25:21

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