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Beach Days & Boat Inspections... 🌴⛵ Are We Getting Closer? | S.1 - Ep.6
June 22, 2025 · 10 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Tanner, Jeff, and Ted conduct a pre-purchase inspection of a potential sailboat in Florida while preparing for a professional haul-out. During the survey, the team identifies several critical maintenance issues, including non-functional air conditioning, inoperable toilets, and frozen seacocks that refuse to close. They also inspect the engine, verify battery bank configuration, and examine the sails, which are stored in a MacPak sail pack. A professional captain assists with the systems check to ensure the vessel is seaworthy for the transit to the marina for the haul-out. The group also explores the reef at Bathtub Beach near the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, collecting shells and visiting local surf shops. The purchase remains contingent on the final surveyor's report and the successful completion of the haul-out process.
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