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I Had to Leave, Sailing Through Lightning to Haul Out the Boat
February 1, 2026 · 17 min · 24K views · Linton Bay
What this video covers
Huub sails from Bocas del Toro to Linton Bay, Panama, to haul out his boat for maintenance before a Pacific crossing.1:21 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.
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