RUDDER WARS. Ep. 38. Trying to reattach our rudder & polishing the topsides & prop.

⛵️ Ahoy, sailors! It's Faye and Rob here from Newcastle, back with more boatyard tales aboard Reach Out, our trusty Catalina 400. Our time in the boatyard kicks off with some hands-on maintenance and a bit of unexpected drama.

In This Episode:

🌟 2:40 HOW TO POLISH A YACHT: We're giving Reach Out's topsides a thorough polish, with a bit of wisdom from an expert. Watch as we transform her look and learn tips you can use on your own vessel. #BoatPolishing

✨ 10:40 CLEANING HACK. HOW TO CLEAN A PROPELLER: Believe it or not, your kitchen cupboard holds the secret to a shiny propeller. We'll show you how to get that prop gleaming with some unlikely ingredients. #PropPolishing #DIYBoatTips

🔧 16:15 ENGINE TROUBLE: Dive into the engine room with us as we service the engine, only to discover a snapped part hidden within its depths. Can we find and fix it before it's too late? #EngineService #BoatMaintenance

🏗️ 20:30 RUDDER CHALLENGES: The boat needs to be lifted again for us to reinstall our very heavy rudder. It's a tense moment as we make sure everything aligns perfectly for smooth sailing ahead. #RudderInstallation #BoatLift

Join us for a blend of practical boat upkeep tips, a glimpse into the unexpected twists of boat maintenance, and our ongoing journey in the sailing world. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just love boats, there's something in this episode for you.

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[ianchristie]

You learn something new every day. Thanks

[gms]

All the fun of the boatyard! We are taking the Cutless Bearing out and replacing the Stuffing Box for dripless and replacing the Coupler and Flexible Coupler - Easy to say, tough to do, but we now have everything removed so we can replace with new - all part of the experience. I've really enjoyed your video's, you deserve way more viewers. Also like the idea of coastal hoping to the Med...