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2/6-2/7/23 Preparing To SAIL TO GUATEMALA, A Year And A Half Later! STFS Out Of Retirement! S3:E1
March 16, 2023 · 32 min · 35K views · Key West, Florida
What this video covers
The crew of The Far Side prepares the vessel for a passage from Key West to Livingston, Guatemala, after a two-year period of inactivity. Maintenance tasks include replacing a frayed main halyard, installing a new topping lift, and scrubbing the hull to remove marine growth.7:50 The crew also cleans the fuel tanks by removing an inspection cover to manually extract sludge and algae, followed by a 150-gallon diesel delivery.9:13 Additional preparations involve re-rigging the mainsail, installing a new AB dinghy, and provisioning for a four-to-five-day sail to Belize City.3:27 The vessel draws 6.5 feet, requiring coordination for the final transit into the Rio Dulce.3:56 The crew documents the process using a GoPro, noting minor audio issues resulting from incorrect camera settings during the refit.26:56 The final stage of preparation includes organizing the interior, stowing gear, and finalizing provisions before departure.28:07
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