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Goodbye Land Life, Hello Boat Life! | Sailing Sunday Vlog 283
May 25, 2025 · 23 min · 12K views · St. Marys, Georgia
What this video covers
After seven months on the hard in St. Marys, the crew prepares their vessel, Sunday, for a passage to the Bahamas.0:29 Maintenance tasks include buffing and waxing the hull using a three-stage Total Boat system and applying Total Protect epoxy primer to the iron keel and rudder area.5:51 The host reseats the rudder bearing, replaces a Seacock with a True Design fitting, services the folding propeller, and replaces a burnt-out air conditioner control board.8:36 To prepare for the transition from land-based RV living back to the boat, the crew provisions for the baby, stocking medical supplies and vitamins.19:30 They address anti-fouling by applying multiple coats of ablative paint, including extra layers along the waterline and keel.18:17 The boat is launched at high tide, though the crew experiences temporary issues with their dinghy outboard, requiring a borrowed unit.22:02 The project concludes with the engine successfully running and the vessel returning to the water.22:38
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