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Salt & Tar: Ep.285- Booking a Haul Out
3 de mayo de 2024 · 20 min · 37K visitas · La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
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The crew of the wooden sailboat Rediviva schedules a haul-out for May 14th in La Cruz, Mexico, to address bottom maintenance and prevent worm damage.1:47 To protect the hull, the boat features a half-inch layer of sacrificial planking sheathed over the structural wood with a tar barrier.2:46 While awaiting the haul-out, the crew evaluates Paradise Village in Nuevo Vallarta as a potential hurricane-season marina, noting its protection, resort amenities, and proximity to major supply stores like Home Depot.4:12 The planning process involves significant logistical coordination, including sourcing paint and arranging for a diver to clean the hull before departure.1:59 To manage the stress of boat maintenance and hurricane-season planning, the crew takes a break to sail on the Irwin 43 Windswept, experiencing 20-knot winds and testing various storage and organizational solutions aboard the vessel.10:01 The crew emphasizes the importance of maintaining a flexible mindset while balancing the demands of wooden boat ownership with the social aspects of the cruising community.
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