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Buying, Breaking & Figuring Out Our First Sailboat (Welcome to Boat Life)
15 June 2025 · 5 min · 18K views · Malaysia
What this video covers
Camille Milligan and Jesse purchase a sailboat, conducting a haul-out and sea trial before finalising the sale.▶ 0:44 The sea trial reveals an oil leak in the engine room, which they address after moving aboard.▶ 1:03 A local mechanic removes the gearbox and engine components to repair the leak, despite a significant language barrier.▶ 1:33 While waiting for parts, the couple explores the marina on a private island in Malaysia and joins friends on the boat Gypsy Sol to practice navigating local waters, specifically watching for fishing nets.▶ 2:30 Once the engine parts are reinstalled, the couple completes their first sail.▶ 4:37 During this outing, they lose a drone and discover that the propeller shaft is misaligned and the gearbox selector clip is missing, preventing the use of reverse gear.▶ 5:20 They return to the marina to plan further repairs.▶ 5:25 Initial mechanical failures and maintenance requirements are standard components of transitioning to full-time boat life.
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