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The crew of the catamaran Big Lost performs maintenance in Grenada after a 2,000-nautical-mile passage from Florida.0:44 While hauled out at Clark's Court, they replace a failing hatch gasket, repair a cracked acrylic window, and service the starboard Gori propeller.1:25 With assistance from a fellow Vision yacht owner, the crew replaces the propeller’s bearing bushings and rubber stops to eliminate play and vibration.3:37 The process involves applying TEF-45 lubricant to the splines and securing the hub nut with Loctite and set screws torqued to 70 foot-pounds.8:12 The team uses a custom-fabricated tool to hold the engine steady while applying torque to the propeller assembly.5:07 Following the repairs, the vessel is relaunched and moved to Le Faire Bleue.11:28 Regular maintenance of propeller components and seals is essential for operational reliability during long-distance cruising.

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