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Time is running out before a Shake down SAIL [E271]

December 3, 2023 · 12 min · 905 views · Hinson Marina, Florida

What this video covers

Alex and Cory transition to full-time life aboard their boat at Hinson Marina after completing a long-distance move by van.2:04 The family prepares for an upcoming shakedown sail by organizing the interior, cleaning the galley, and replacing a leaking faucet.2:58 Cory performs a rig inspection to ensure the mast and rigging are secure, citing concerns about recent de-mastings among acquaintances.10:54 The crew also addresses a tangle in the lazy jacks and prepares for a traditional boat-renaming ceremony to appease maritime superstitions.11:07 Despite the challenges of managing two young children, the crew's child and the crew's child, the family completes final preparations, including installing new cockpit cushions and stocking the galley for a planned feast with visiting relatives.8:32 The shakedown sail serves as the first sea trial for the vessel since the family moved aboard.

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