S1, Ep13 Getting Ready for the Haul Out
16 February 2025 · 18 min · 160 views · San Diego
What this video covers
Tim and Jess prepare their boat, Into the Mystic, for a scheduled haul-out by conducting an underwater inspection in San Diego Bay.7:37 They recruit a friend, Vinny, to assist with scuba gear, allowing Tim to dive and examine the anodes, propeller, rudder, through-hulls, and bottom growth.9:47 This inspection helps the crew refine their maintenance to-do list and finalize a parts order before dry docking.9:58 Separately, the crew assists a friend in moving a vessel named Reposado to a new mooring ball after its engine fails to start.10:12 They initially attempt to tow the boat with a dinghy but abandon the effort after an encounter with harbor police due to a lack of safety equipment.14:46 They successfully complete the tow the following day using their own boat to maneuver the Reposado into position.15:13 These maintenance tasks and local sailing experiences serve as preparation for upcoming refit projects.
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