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Repairs and life aboard in Panama. Ep. 4
November 6, 2022 · 14 min · 15K views · Sabanitas, Panama
What this video covers
Anissia and Tom perform extensive maintenance and upgrades on their boat while stationed in Panama. The couple replaces aging, non-functional solar panels on the deck with new units, using mounting adhesive and silicone sealant to ensure a watertight finish.2:40 This project increases their solar capacity from 100 watts to 150 watts, with plans to reach over 500 watts total.3:22 Simultaneously, Anissia strips and refinishes interior woodwork, experimenting with vinegar and baking soda as a stripping agent before applying multiple coats of varnish.4:35 Tom addresses electrical and plumbing issues, including sourcing replacement switches for a 40-year-old electrical panel and replacing a corroded RM69 marine toilet.11:30 Because local availability is limited, they order approximately 20 components from the United States, shipping them to Miami for forwarding to Panama.10:20 The crew also manages pest control after discovering a cockroach, leading to a deep cleaning of the vessel.13:20 They also attempt to have custom curtains sewn locally, though the project fails due to language barriers, prompting Anissia to begin learning both Spanish and sewing.12:30
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