I Had to Leave, Sailing Through Lightning to Haul Out the Boat

Name: I Had to Leave, Sailing Through Lightning to Haul Out the Boat
Uploaded: 2026-02-01T16:00:10.000Z
Duration: 17 min 38 s
Description: Huub hauls out his boat in Linton Bay for seacock servicing, window repairs, and sail drive maintenance.

February 1, 2026 · 17 min · 25K views · Linton Bay

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Huub sails from Bocas del Toro to Linton Bay, Panama, to haul out his boat for maintenance before a Pacific crossing.▶ 1:23 The 160-mile transit involves navigating through unstable weather, including rain squalls and lightning.▶ 1:29 Upon arrival at the yard, the boat undergoes a series of repairs, including scraping barnacles from the hull, replacing a forestay connection, and repairing a leaking escape hatch window.▶ 5:01 The window repair involves removing old sealant, straightening a bent frame, and applying Epifanus wash primer and Primacon.▶ 9:21 Maintenance also includes servicing Blakes seacocks by cleaning debris, applying lithium marine grease, and adjusting valve tightness to ensure smooth operation.▶ 12:15 The owner utilizes a 110-volt transformer to power the boat's 220-volt air conditioning while on the hard.▶ 7:36 Additional tasks include installing new fuel senders and testing a fire escape ladder for mast climbing.▶ 8:37 Proper maintenance of seacocks and timely hull cleaning prevent long-term mechanical failure and structural damage.