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March 1, 2026 · 12 min · 2K views · Long Beach, California
Andy inspects damaged ceiling panel inside sailboat cabin.
What this video covers
The owner of a Catalina 30 based in Long Beach, California, is preparing for a spring flotilla to Santa Cruz Island with other local sailors.3:37 To ready the vessel for the trip, the owner has prioritized several maintenance tasks, including an oil change, replacing a faulty Veritron anemometer, repairing a small tear in the Genoa, and changing the engine anode.10:39 The anemometer speed sensor failed after five years, and the owner plans to swap the unit to maintain compatibility with the existing masthead mount.4:43 Additional planned projects include replacing a leaking raw-water intake hose on the Yanmar 2GM engine, installing a galley AC outlet, securing a portable ice maker with pad eyes, and applying silicone lubricant to the mainsail track to resolve binding.8:03 The owner also intends to address minor interior upgrades, such as adding storage hooks in the head.9:03
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