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We're finally back on the water after boat repairs!
26 July 2026 · 21 min · 416 views · Marina Del Rey
What this video covers
Chris and Karmen complete a three-day haul-out at a boatyard in Marina Del Rey to address rudder and drivetrain issues on their boat, Vanishing Point.▶ 5:06 The crew replaces the cutlass bearings and fills superficial blemishes on the prop shaft with JB Weld.▶ 3:11 To address corrosion on the rudder’s bronze collar, they plan to install a Teflon bushing as a more durable, long-term solution.▶ 3:31 While in the yard, they remove rubber rub marks from the hull paint using WD-40, noting that it dissolves the rubber without damaging the finish.▶ 1:30 Upon relaunching at low tide, the crew navigates the 8.5-foot draft of Vanishing Point through the harbour entrance, noting that the drivetrain repairs significantly reduced vibration at cruising speeds of 2,600–2,700 RPM.▶ 16:16 The vessel then transits toward LA Harbor, passing through a whale migration zone near the Palos Verdes Cliffs.▶ 19:21 The yard allows owners to live aboard and perform their own maintenance, and includes on-site machine shop services and a parts department.▶ 13:41
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