The Lazy Geckos ™ · vidéo

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The crew of an Antares catamaran performs final maintenance and repairs before a planned departure. To simplify engine maintenance, the captain uses a 12-volt oil pump and tank combo that connects directly to the starting battery, replacing manual extraction methods.3:04 The crew repairs torn trampoline tracks after discovering dry rot in the material; a local canvas worker completed the temporary fix in one day.0:45 The dinghy requires extensive cleaning to remove oxidation and mildew, which causes chalky residue on clothing.4:02 The crew tests multiple cleaning agents, finding Star Brite products effective after significant scrubbing.5:36 Additional pre-departure tasks include laundry, provisioning, and troubleshooting a malfunctioning wind vane at the masthead.8:22 The crew plans to investigate potential corrosion in the wind vane’s internal components before setting sail.10:21

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