Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde is preparing their vessel for a 4,200-nautical-mile journey from Indonesia to Vanuatu and then to New Zealand.0:26 To ready the boat for the passage and potential sale, they are executing a comprehensive maintenance checklist. Tasks include installing a new mainsail and headsail from Doyle Sails, inspecting the standing rigging, and cleaning the hull.7:42 The crew is also testing the steering components, hydraulics, and engine, while troubleshooting a mast track issue by epoxying loose Allen key screws and filing down binding sections.17:49 They are inspecting the windlass and anchoring systems provided by Vetus and Maxwell, and locating spare starter batteries stored in the starboard lazarette.24:24 The crew notes that the boat has been sitting idle in a marina, requiring significant effort to address moldy sheets and dormant electrical systems before departure.27:54

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