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What this video covers

A 30-foot CAL 9.2 sailboat, designed by Ron Holland and built by the Mariner shipyard in 1983, features a spacious interior with 1.78 meters of headroom and a pass-through head.0:19 The vessel utilizes a Yanmar 2GM20 engine paired with an SD20 saildrive.8:39 Inspection of the saildrive oil reveals no water contamination, confirming the seals are currently intact, though replacing the shaft seals every two years is recommended to prevent future leaks.8:54 The engine requires basic maintenance, specifically tightening the loose water pump and alternator belts.6:58 The electrical system shows signs of amateur modifications and requires simplification despite a recently updated panel.10:05 The bilge pump operates manually but fails to trigger automatically, posing a flooding risk.13:29 The inventory includes a mainsail, two genoas, and a spinnaker with a sock, all in good condition.13:01 The boat also carries an ocean-rated life vest equipped with an automatic water-activated strobe and a tethering strap for group safety.11:41

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