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Huub identifies excessive play and a squeaking noise in the steering linkage of his 20-year-old sailboat while docked at Club Nautico Marina in Cartagena, Colombia.▶ 0:00 Inspection reveals that the through-bolt connecting the rudder tie-bar is undersized for the hole, creating mechanical slop.▶ 8:42 To resolve the issue, he sources a larger diameter stainless steel bolt and a cobalt drill bit from local suppliers, including a Budget Marine store and a Home Center.▶ 11:33 After removing the steering assembly, he drills the linkage hole to the next size up to achieve a tighter fit for the new, longer bolt.▶ 14:36 The repair eliminates the play in the steering system.▶ 16:01 During the process, he also notes significant surface rust on various hoses in the engine and steering compartment, identifying them as a future maintenance priority.▶ 5:55 The boat is currently being prepared for a transit to the San Blas Islands and eventually a Pacific Ocean crossing.▶ 17:27

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