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Cleaning the hull and maintaining the dinghy are essential, recurring tasks for a liveaboard sailor. To remove algae and barnacles from the hull of an ETAC 38, the owner uses a manual scraper while free-diving, wearing gloves to protect against sharp shells.▶ 4:03 A GoPro in a waterproof housing captures the underwater work, though the boat’s movement in the swell makes the process physically demanding.▶ 1:12 The propeller requires a metal brush for effective cleaning, as antifouling paint is often absent or ineffective on the blades.▶ 9:59 Regular maintenance also includes flipping the dinghy to scrub the hull and cleaning the outboard motor to prevent marine growth, a task best performed every two weeks to avoid heavy buildup.▶ 21:45 When local hardware stores lack specific tools like stainless steel wire brushes, sailors must adapt with available alternatives like brass brushes.▶ 13:23 Provisioning in local markets provides access to fresh produce and fish, though specialized marine hardware can be difficult to source.▶ 16:26

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