S2, Ep18 One Step Closer to Retirement Sailing
April 13, 2025 · 14 min · 600 views · San Diego
What this video covers
Tim and Jess completed a major refit of Into the Mystic after an extended boatyard stay.0:03 The project list included replacing seven through-hole fittings, cleaning and repainting the bilges, and installing a new forward-scan transducer and tri-ducer that integrate with their B&G Vulcan system.0:41 They also rebuilt the rudder and rudder bearing, replaced the shaft seal with a dripless system, repaired hull blisters, and applied new anti-fouling paint.2:10 After relaunching, the crew noted a one-knot increase in speed due to the clean bottom.5:12 Tim also climbed the mast to secure a clacking light fixture.9:15 Following the boat work, the couple focused on home improvements in Baja, Mexico, specifically installing three garage doors.11:17 They plan to eventually sail around the Baja Peninsula to anchor in front of their home on the Sea of Cortez.11:03
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