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Unpacking My New Sailboat: Christmas Comes Early

13 de dezembro de 2025 · 17 min · 80K visualizações

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Garrett transitions from a 27-ft Nor'Sea Marine to a 40-ft Hans Christian Christina 40, undertaking a comprehensive refit and reorganization in Fiji to prepare for launch.Watch The process involves clearing out the previous owner's gear, consolidating tools and spares, and stocking the galley for long-term cruising.6:48 Maintenance projects include re-caulking leaking windows using Sikaflex, patching hull blisters with epoxy for $50 USD, and replacing a fuel pump.13:05 The owner also services the traditional stuffing box by replacing the flax packing after cleaning the shaft with emery cloth.15:57 To manage the increased vessel size during docking, the crew coordinates with three additional helpers for the splash.16:44 The refit prioritizes immediate seaworthiness for a planned passage to New Zealand, where the owner intends to perform a more extensive hull restoration.13:24

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