she's out of the water!! [ep 139]
October 24, 2024 · 19 min · 64K views · Grenada
What this video covers
Lauren Landers hauls her boat out at Spice Island Marine in Grenada for bottom maintenance and hull work, marking her second consecutive year using this yard.0:03 The haul-out process includes applying new bottom paint, inspecting through-hulls, and waxing the hull.13:09 She commissions Sunshine Canvas to fabricate a full Bimini enclosure and protective chaps for her dinghy to prepare for an upcoming Pacific crossing.13:42 During the transition to the yard, her cat, Mako, requires emergency veterinary care for a respiratory reaction following a vaccination, though he recovers.7:12 The boat also suffers from a significant cockroach infestation, which necessitates ongoing pest control efforts.8:22 While the boat is in the yard, Landers stays in on-site apartments at Spice Island Marine to avoid the heat and lack of ventilation typical of living aboard during haul-out.17:27 Regular haul-outs every two years are recommended for maintenance and hurricane-season security.13:00
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