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BOAT UPGRADES! (happy wife, happy life 😍) Ep 236

May 4, 2023 · 25 min · 301K views

What this video covers

The crew of Zatara performs a series of interior and mechanical refits while anchored in Marmaris, Turkey.0:28 To address a broken electric headsail furler, riggers loosen the boat's standing rigging to remove the headstay foil and extract the unit for a $9,000 to $12,000 repair.12:11 The crew also replaces a corroded 220-volt oven and stove with new units, noting that Marmaris offers specialized labor and parts availability for European-spec vessels that are difficult to source in the United States.5:43 Additionally, the crew commissions new interior upholstery to replace 16-year-old cushions and sources new linens.1:58 They plan to finalize these upgrades while preparing for a short passage to Samos to collect parts, including a Starlink system.8:36 The crew emphasizes that performing these refits in Turkey is significantly more cost-effective than in the U.S. and allows them to enjoy the updated appliances during their ongoing travels.

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