Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly · video

What this video covers

Matt and Kristen haul out their boat, Good, Bad, and Ugly, for the first time in three years to address hull maintenance and structural concerns.1:09 During the lift, Matt removes the backstay to accommodate the travel lift, noting significant forward mast bend while the boat sits in the slings.4:40 Once on the hard, pressure washing reveals a hole in the hull near the bilge and a crack at the front of the keel.14:40 Matt identifies the keel damage as a pre-existing condition from a past impact, which he plans to repair by tightening keel bolts and fairing the area.18:05 To address a separate, long-standing leak, Matt demonstrates a repair using underwater pool putty applied over a stuffed bag, a method he has used for 3,000 miles of sailing.16:15 The crew also identifies minor blistering, which they intend to sand, dry, and prime.18:57 The project includes securing a temporary mailing address at a local post office to facilitate receiving parts.13:01

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