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Boat Life Balance: Work Hard, Relax Harder - The Lazy Geckos Ep. 335
October 2, 2025 · 12 min · 54K views · Nassau, Bahamas
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat performs routine maintenance and provisioning while navigating coastal waters. Jeremiah repairs a leaking shower hose behind a bulkhead using spare Whale plumbing lines and fittings.3:12 He also troubleshoots a malfunctioning water maker, which requires removing a stuck plastic valve component from the membrane housing.1:47 The crew plans to source replacement parts and a new valve during a 24-hour stop at a marina.1:52 Brittany manages provisioning by renting a car to transport groceries in two separate loads, noting the challenges of driving on the opposite side of the road in a foreign country.6:26 While at the marina, the family completes laundry, washes salt and debris from the boat’s exterior, and prepares for a transit to the Atlantis marina.10:29 Maintaining a stock of spare plumbing fittings and hoses is essential for addressing unexpected leaks while living at anchor.
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