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We Left our Boat in the Tropics. Here's what we Found!
November 19, 2023 · 17 min · 355K views
What this video covers
After two and a half months in storage in the Caribbean, the crew returns to their boat, Nahoa, to prepare for the upcoming cruising season.0:06 The vessel remains in good condition with minimal mold or pest issues, despite the humid tropical environment.1:44 Preparations for relaunching include changing sail drive oil, replacing zincs, cleaning the cockpit, and verifying engine operation.3:01 The crew tests the starter batteries and flushes the cooling systems with fresh water before cranking the engines to check for raw water leaks or brittle hose clamps.4:58 Following a successful haul-out and launch, the family moves back aboard to begin a slow-paced cruise north toward the Bahamas.7:17 The installation of a custom air conditioning splitter in the saloon and the use of Starlink for remote work and connectivity facilitate their transition back to full-time living.13:38 The crew concludes that hauling out a boat carries higher risks of damage than sailing across an ocean.10:17
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