Ann-Elin Synnes · video

What this video covers

Ann-Elin Synnes and Sam haul their boat out of the water for maintenance, requiring the removal of the jib, screecher, and boom.▶ 0:12 During the mast-lowering process, a support rope cracks under pressure, though the mast remains undamaged.▶ 15:05 Once on the hard, the crew cleans the propeller of marine growth and repaints it.▶ 11:50 They also address leaking windows by removing old sealant, applying primer, and resealing the frames with Sika-flex.▶ 11:21 The project requires significant manual effort due to the heat and the physical demands of applying the sealant.▶ 19:32 Additionally, the crew marks their anchor chain to track deployed length and performs various boat-related errands while staying in local rental accommodations.

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