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Ep 71 | Blue Pearl SPLASHES this week!
April 7, 2024 · 26 min · 6K views
What this video covers
After six weeks of DIY maintenance at Cabrilla's Boat Yard, the crew of the Blue Pearl completes their refit and splashes the vessel.15:13 Major projects included replacing all through-hull valves, installing a new dishwasher, and fabricating a custom stainless steel protection cage for the masthead light to prevent halyard damage.9:32 The crew also applied a fresh coat of bottom paint and polished the hull.1:02 During the launch, the engine cooling system initially failed to prime, but the crew successfully bled the air from the lines to restore water flow.19:39 The yard experience emphasized the value of community support, with neighboring boaters assisting in fabrication and mechanical tasks.23:02 The crew concludes their stay by storing their truck and trailer at a local facility for 1,500 pesos per month before departing for their next passage.22:01
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