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A 1989 Ta Chiao CT-56, a 56-foot ketch-rigged cruiser designed by Robert Perry, requires extensive maintenance after sitting on the hard for one year in the Chesapeake.1:32 The vessel experienced multiple system failures during recommissioning, including fuel contamination in the starboard tank, cracked water filter housings from freezing, and engine alarm issues caused by a loose radiator cap.7:43 The Ford Lehman 135 engine and generator required fuel system bleeding and filter replacements.16:22 Electrical and instrumentation repairs included fixing a loose tachometer wire and restoring a B&G WS320 wireless wind sensor.13:29 Despite these repairs, the owner plans to sell the boat to transition to a faster 40- to 45-foot motor yacht, such as a Tiara 4000 Open, to facilitate quicker content production.25:41 The owner intends to use a separate catamaran for long-term global cruising.25:16 Compressing a year’s worth of maintenance into a few weeks creates the appearance of a failing vessel, though most issues stem from prolonged inactivity rather than systemic defects.0:36

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