Garrett’s Adventure · video

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Garrett performs a series of repairs while hauled out in Fiji, focusing on the stern tube and windlass.Watch After painting the hull and replacing the cutlass bearing, he attempts to reseal the stern tube using smaller bolts and a thicker paper gasket to address a design flaw that prevents proper clearance.0:02 Upon relaunching, the stern tube leaks, forcing a return to the hard for further adjustments.2:11 The engine fails to start during the second launch, requiring a tow to a marina slip.4:16 Once docked, he removes the existing windlass, discovering that the previous installation used undersized 10-gauge wiring and inadequate hardware.6:24 Because the new windlass bolt pattern does not match the existing deck holes, he commissions a custom half-inch aluminum backing plate to bridge the gap.9:38 He suspends cosmetic teak and trim work due to time constraints before traveling to Hawaii for the holidays, where he completes the fabrication of the mounting plate.9:24

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