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Boat Work Begins

26 novembre 2025 · 33 min · 14K vues

Crew works on staysail amid tangled lines on docked sailboat

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A boat owner at Shilshol Bay Marina begins a multi-week refit of a 30-year-old sailboat to prepare for single-handed offshore sailing. The owner consults with Ian from Brian Toss Yacht Riggers to plan mast and boom modifications, which will be performed after hauling the boat in approximately four weeks.5:47 Current projects include replacing an aging AGM battery bank with a dual-system setup featuring independent Victron lithium batteries and a separate AGM bank for cold-weather reliability.7:34 The owner also plans to install a Hydrovane self-steering system and a 600-watt Sea Watt hydro-generator.10:11 Initial maintenance tasks include troubleshooting a jammed headsail furler, which was resolved by clearing a fouled line, and installing adhesive-backed line organizer bags in the cockpit.24:22 The owner also inspects the engine compartment, identifying a frozen through-hull fitting and a missing bolt on the engine access panel.29:01 A custom hard dodger is currently under construction by Pacific Seacraft to improve offshore safety.32:36

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