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What Living on a Sailboat Really Looks like | (EP. 027)
November 13, 2025 · 14 min · 4K views · Florida
What this video covers
The crew of a Bristol Yachts 45.5 prepares for a Bahamas passage by completing a series of mechanical repairs and provisioning tasks in Florida. After launching the boat, the team addresses a leaking head by replacing internal valves and clearing calcification.▶ 2:38 They troubleshoot a non-functional propane stove by identifying a missing ground wire on the solenoid, then successfully test the system.▶ 5:16 The crew also replaces a broken macerator pump, using a heat gun to soften hoses for reattachment.▶ 9:33 A suspected tank leak is identified as a siphoning issue caused by the vent line configuration, which they resolve.▶ 10:48 Additional maintenance includes checking the generator, installing the mainsail, and refueling the diesel tanks.▶ 11:44 The crew also performs masthead maintenance to inspect the wind speed indicator and furling system.▶ 6:30 These repairs and final provisioning steps conclude the boat's preparation phase before the planned departure for the Bahamas.
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