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The crew of a cruising sailboat performs maintenance tasks while the vessel is on hardstands in preparation for an Atlantic crossing. After removing the engine from the engine bay to access the prop shaft, the owners encounter a delay when the local engineering shop closes due to a COVID-19 outbreak, forcing them to source a new contractor.0:19 One owner climbs the mast while the boat is on stands to inspect the standing rigging for wire fraying and to check electrical connections, using a homemade bosun’s chair and a secondary safety line attached to a life jacket.5:47 The crew also replaces the boom end, drilling out old rivets and installing a replacement component to address significant wear.12:27 They document the process of disconnecting engine plumbing and wiring by taking photographs to ensure correct reassembly.2:13 The project concludes with the installation of the new boom end and preparations to re-rig the sails.18:49 DIY maintenance requires careful documentation and patience when sourcing specialized parts.

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