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We left our boat in the TROPICS! ☀️ Here's what happened to it... (Ep 298)
August 29, 2024 · 18 min · 272K views
What this video covers
The catamaran Zatara returns to the water in Grenada after a six-week haul-out period during which the vessel remained undamaged by Hurricane Beryl.0:51 Maintenance performed while on the hard included fiberglassing over former escape hatches, installing new shelves for salon air conditioning units, and adding a through-hull fitting for a second water maker.3:14 Technicians also replaced the cutlass bearings, serviced the rudders, and installed a rope cutter on the propeller shafts.3:37 The crew cleaned mold from the interior refrigerator compartments, which remained powered by the DC battery bank throughout the storage period.11:56 Because the boatyard lacked airflow and reached temperatures of 33°C (90°F), the owners stayed in a nearby apartment during the final days of the haul-out.7:00 The vessel successfully relaunched with assistance from local contacts, allowing the crew to restore climate control and refrigeration systems.10:30
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