We're giving away a Team McLaughlin Hat, Buff, and Shirt in conjunction with McLaughlin Boat Works before the premiere of our first video with Brian Holloway from McLaughlin. If you want to win, make sure you follow McLaughlin Boat Works and OPTI TV on Instagram @sailmclaughlin @opti_tv and tag a friend! Winner gets announced on Thursday, May 7th!

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We did a major refit on our sailboat, and one of the key jobs was replacing the cutlass bearings — the parts that support the propeller shafts and keep vibrations low when the props spin. To do this, we hauled the boat out of the water, dropped the rudders, pulled the shafts, and used a heat gun to loosen the glue holding the old bearings in place. Once they slid out, we pressed in brand-new bearings, reinstalled everything, and got ready to launch again! It’s one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that makes a huge difference in how smooth and reliable the boat feels underway. Follow along for more sailboat refit projects, cruising life, and ocean adventures!

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Race start or disaster waiting to happen? 😳💥 Boats THIS close should be illegal… 👇 Would you risk it or back off? --------- #SailingRace #RaceStart #CloseCall #BoatChaos #YachtRacing #SailboatLife #ExtremeSailing #OceanAction #ViralShorts #ReelsViral #AdrenalineMoment #AIVideo #NotRealFootage

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