Cold, Rainy, & Full of Surprises: Our First Sailboat Haul-Out!

Sailboat Haul-Out, Maintenance & Troubleshooting: First-Time Experience in the Rainy Cold! | Boat Maintenance Tips Join us on our first-ever sailboat haul-out as we take our boat out of the water for essential maintenance! In this video, we tackle a variety of tasks despite the cold, rainy weather, including pressure washing the hull, replacing corroded zincs, and troubleshooting our engine. After lifting the sailboat, we pressure washed the hull to remove mussels and algae, making the bottom look brand new again. But the challenges didn't stop there-we had to replace worn-out zincs and even hotwired the engine due to severe corrosion on the connections! Watch as we power through these obstacles and share valuable boat maintenance tips. Key Highlights: First-time sailboat haul-out - Watch as we experience the process of hauling out our boat for the first time! Hull cleaning - Pressure washing to remove algae and mussels for a fresh bottom. Zinc replacement - Essential maintenance to keep our boat's hull safe from corrosion. Engine troubleshooting - How we hotwired our engine after corrosion damaged the connections. Lessons learned - Tips and tricks for sailboat maintenance on a cold, rainy day. This video is packed with practical tips and insights for anyone who owns a sailboat or is interested in boat maintenance. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting your journey, don't miss out on our lessons learned along the way! Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more sailing adventures and maintenance tips. Hit the notification bell so you won't miss our upcoming videos! ? #SailboatMaintenance #BoatHaulOut #ZincReplacement #SailingVlog #BoatTroubleshooting #SailingTips #PressureWashingBoat #BoatEngineRepair #SailingLife Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6diCN-nm_nUS-BS-hJHTA/join