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Living Aboard During a Refit is No Joke! - The Lazy Geckos Ep. 353
12 de junho de 2026 · 13 min · 19K visualizações
O que este vídeo aborda
A family living aboard a cruising sailboat manages a major refit while hauled out at a boatyard in Fort Pierce, Florida.9:36 The project includes removing bow and stern thrusters, patching eight hull penetrations, servicing Max Prop propellers with Prop Speed, and applying new bottom paint.1:54 The crew also performs a significant electrical upgrade, which involves running new wiring for four solar charge controllers and mounting heavy-duty circuit breakers behind the television bulkhead.10:56 Because the interior remains in disarray during the work, the family utilizes a local clubhouse for schoolwork and childcare to avoid the dust and hazards of the construction zone.10:12 After a scheduled splash, the crew continues the electrical installation and engine alignment while docked.7:19 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of maintaining a liveaboard lifestyle during extensive shipyard repairs, particularly when managing tight spaces and subcontracted labor.
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