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We're finally back on the boat with a surprise and excitement... The adventure continues! Ep. 70

4. april 2025 · 29 min · 13K visninger · Tahiti

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After a four-month storage period in the water, the crew returns to their 44-year-old sailboat to find significant mold growth inside drawers and cupboards.4:26 They treat the affected surfaces with vinegar and perform extensive cleaning.7:03 Maintenance tasks include sanding and applying two coats of varnish to the galley woodwork, specifically addressing black stains near the refrigerator.17:29 The owner also rebuilds the marine toilets by replacing all internal seals and the duckbill valve to resolve leaks and odors.13:28

Outside, the crew cleans the teak cockpit decking with a specialized cleaner and reinstalls the bimini.8:36 Plans to raise the mainsail are delayed due to extreme heat and sun exposure.13:27 During the refit, they remove a bird's nest from the mast to prevent droppings from damaging the bimini's waterproofing.21:26 The crew attempts to hand-rear a fledgling turtle dove found in the nest, feeding it a mixture of egg yolk and water, but the bird dies after eight days.24:49

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