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She Left Me... Getting my new boat ready on my own.

6 February 2025 · 22 min · 280K views · North Carolina

What this video covers

Maintenance and refit work on the vessel Doodles includes fiberglass repair on the full keel, application of antifouling bottom paint, and installation of underwater lights.21:14 The owner performs cosmetic upgrades, including sanding and repainting the nameplate with blue polyurethane topside paint and applying Total Boat non-skid paint to the coach roof.11:33 Additional tasks involve polishing stainless steel rub rails and cleaning the interior, including the deep bathtub.13:14 The owner installs a new standard Starlink unit using a pole mount and existing cabling, achieving 100 Mbps download speeds.2:53 The dinghy is cleaned using muriatic acid and a pressure washer to remove buildup.20:38 Professional boatyard staff assist with the keel fiberglass work and prepare the propeller for PropSpeed application.14:31 The vessel is scheduled for launch following the completion of these maintenance tasks.20:38

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