Sailing Adventure Can't Wait · video

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Sam and Jessica return to Adventure Can't Wait after four months in storage to begin recommissioning the vessel. The interior is covered in a thick layer of dust, requiring a deep cleaning of the cockpit and cabin.2:05 The extreme summer heat caused the latex mattress topper to melt and adhere to the bedding, necessitating its removal.3:08 The crew plans to replace degraded hatch gaskets and inspect the battery bank, which is located beneath the settee and solar array.5:36 They intend to check the through-hulls for leaks and verify engine operation before relaunching the boat.6:50 To protect deck hardware from environmental damage during the layup, the crew wrapped pulleys and cars in aluminum foil, which successfully prevented dust accumulation on those components.9:23 The primary focus remains cleaning the interior and restoring basic systems to prepare for a return to the water.

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