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After leaving their 40-year-old Venus 46 ketch, SV Cordelia, unattended in the Caribbean for 10 months, the owners returned to find extensive mold growth throughout the interior.Watch Despite cleaning and treating surfaces with vinegar before departure, the crew discovered damaged clothing, corroded stainless steel sinks, and a sheared air filter on the engine.8:22 The high humidity caused mechanical components, including the dinghy outboard’s gear shift, to seize or corrode during the storage period.18:30 The crew spent several days performing deep cleaning and maintenance to restore the vessel, including using a block and tackle system to remove an electric outboard from the saloon.15:33 They also replaced a leaking, damaged dinghy with a new model equipped with chaps.13:44 The experience highlighted the difficulty of maintaining a boat in tropical climates during long absences, specifically noting that vented doors are prone to trapping mold and are difficult to clean.6:29

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