Expedition Evans · video

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After completing a year-long refit of a salvaged sailboat, Brett and Jade Evans prepare their vessel for a formal renaming ceremony. The process involves cleaning the hull, flushing the water tanks with a dewinterizer solution, and removing the old name, Sea Pass, from the transom.3:22 Following the traditional maritime ritual to appease the sea gods, they officially rename the boat Eva and register a new hailing port with the Coast Guard.9:45 The couple also manages technical issues, including a failed water pump for the heating and air conditioning system, which forces them to rely on shore power and a space heater.8:11 While preparing for an approaching tropical storm, they relocate the boat to a smaller marina slip to accommodate larger vessels.18:51 The transition to living aboard includes ongoing training for their dogs to use a designated pee mat on deck.19:52

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