a VERY CHALLENGING week at sea

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This past week has literally been a ROLLER COASTER RIDE on the high seas! Dealing with package delays and import fees, to successfully installing the new props, to our buddy boat losing their dinghy at sea, to installing brand new lithium ion batteries, to discovering MORE damages under the freaking boat!! Will we ever catch a break?!
Zatara is now a SUPERCHARGED Smartboat! A HUGE shoutout to Epoch Batteries for our NEW LITHIUM ION BATTERIES. Find Epoch here: www.epochbatteries.com/ and our specific batteries are here: www.epochbatteries.com/produc...
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Renee & the Z-Crew
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00:00 package delays are THE WORST!
03:43 Max Props INSTALLATION!
05:28 Goodbye Dominican Republic; rough sail
09:46 Dinghy lost at sea!
11:55 Lightning on the water
16:30 New lithium batteries install
20:10 Adios Puerto Rico
23:27 Damaged rudder DISCOVERED!
#boatproblems

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@jeremykerrisk8985 4 күн бұрын

Just bumped into Kate in Tonga on our sailing trip through the islands. She was very kind and came and spoke with us for a short time while we waited for the sunset. You have raised a very polite and welcoming daughter! Thank you Kate 🏝️.

@DriverDude100 6 күн бұрын

Thumbs up to Keith for being so adept at figuring out how to fix so many things. He is a modern renaissance man. I am impressed. Good luck with the rudder.

@pm7579 6 күн бұрын

Totally agree, Keith is a renaissance man. Blows me away the things he fixes, replaces, repairs and installs..

@rotarypower84 6 күн бұрын

He is the man

@saravaneerde6164 6 күн бұрын

I was thinking use some ratchet straps to squeeze it tight. You’ll loose some speed with the drag of the ratchet parts… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@McQuokka 5 күн бұрын

You should probably wear a lifejacket up front in those stormy seas though….or stop struggling and just buy a big power boat….

@diane_24 3 күн бұрын

Wondering - Keith, have you attained the skills you have, just since you started sailing? Or, did you have these skills prior to sailing?

@mattclark6482 4 күн бұрын

As painful as this is, I do appreciate you guys showing the realities of boat life instead of filling our heads with only visions of sunshine and rainbows.

@mm78704 6 күн бұрын

If there's a Zombie apocalypse, I want Keith in my camp

@BMarie774 6 күн бұрын

No for real lol. I’ve thought the same exact thing before 😂

@thinkforyourselfjohn3167 5 күн бұрын

No kidding on that

@jwgirl5291 2 күн бұрын

Keith is one smart man. They don't make them like him anymore. You are lucky to have him and his knowledge. You couldn't do what you do without him. GOOD JOB KEITH!

@mikemendes7598 6 күн бұрын

Frankly, the endless repairs and frustration have put me off going cruising. I once thought it sounded grand, but I don't WANT to spend my days in "exotic places doing boat repairs." Like most people, I am not nearly as knowledgeable as Keith about all of the boats systems, and it would be constant stress to have things break like this.

@sherriecreasser4914 6 күн бұрын

Thinking about Jack, Kate and the rest of you over the last few days. You are an amazing family with an incredible group of friends and supporters there to help out. Remember to take time for yourselves. 🫶🏻

@janmay3901 6 күн бұрын

Have kept them all in my thoughts since the sad news.

@JettisonM 6 күн бұрын

What we love most about Mr. Keith is that the projects never end, always more to do and tinker with…true man’s man 🤪😂

@wcgolfpro 6 күн бұрын

Rudder manufacturers defect splitting at edge ? Got any glass on board to fix temporary ?

@LeeYvesMexico 4 күн бұрын

Zatara isn't just a sailing family channel it's Keith "Magyver" magical fixer show!

@pamelaruben4644 6 күн бұрын

My goodness. If anyone thinks that way of life is an escapist's long holiday, this episode certainly shows the reality of the constant problems. One needs to be an engineer and have infinite patience and stamina when things keep going wrong. It is not for the faint hearted but thank you for sharing everything with us. I hope it all gets fixed soon.

@CLewis-ti4hn 6 күн бұрын

Keith had that look at the end of the video…Your mind was processing a million ways to solve the problem. Good luck fixing all the issues. Safe travels.Z

@ijuggle42 6 күн бұрын

Literally, you could sense his mind churning.

@Jimmy-lk1dh 6 күн бұрын

Yooo Keith. You have a boat load of money, your near Jeff Bazos category. Quit complaining for gods sake.

@bdmenne 6 күн бұрын

It was his Galaxy Mind expanding.

@Jimmy-lk1dh 6 күн бұрын

Mr. Keith, your sucking wind big time I would lose some weight for your health and for your families sake.

@toddkarrick6711 3 күн бұрын

💯

@ElephantEarsPress 6 күн бұрын

Your patience and perseverance is truly admirable. So I am promoting you to Admiral Keith Zatara.

@ChrisHarding-lk3jj 6 күн бұрын

I built my rudders from billet aluminum, they are a two piece design and the two halves bolt together and sandwich the rudder shaft. I machined each half from 1"-1/2 aluminum plate and each side is hollowed with reinforcement ribs remaining. I designed them so they can easily be replaced in the water.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 4 күн бұрын

Hell, my entire yacht hull is machined from billet aluminum -- it might seem like a waste, but you save on assembly costs.

@johnsmith4589 6 күн бұрын

“undisclosed amount” = BRIBE? lol 😎

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 4 күн бұрын

To install the props, you must first grease the gears.

@MoonshineRP 3 күн бұрын

That's just how the world works

@JustPlayGamesUK Күн бұрын

No one in that car ride back 😂

@MrJohnBos 6 күн бұрын

With 12, 300Ah LiFePO4 batteries, you can run your A/C at night without the generator. You are going to love your new batteries, they are a real game changer. Looks like your ensign has seen better days.

@kd5you1 5 күн бұрын

I really like how LiFePO4 batteries maintain their voltage until they're almost completely dead.

@allenclark1914 6 күн бұрын

I love watching your videos, I guess we all accept the challenges for the rewards that we enjoy. Thank you for sharing all your challenges and I am always impressed how Kieth can fix, repair or figure out solutions to problems when it seems like everything just keeps piling on. ❤ Love to you all.

@stex1985 6 күн бұрын

No bad luck, no bad omen, it’s just a boat. Keith is my hero when it comes to boat maintenance and staying on top of repairs. Yelp it’s just a boat! Good luck on the repair.

@americanrider 6 күн бұрын

One word came to mind as a Band-Aid for the rudder, Duct Tape. It sticks to itself, it's waterproof, and they even make boats out of it in ads😂

@TheWall-Today 5 күн бұрын

Is your name Red Green?

@kj5905 4 күн бұрын

Now only if they had 20 rolls on board lol

@Paul-om6ml 6 күн бұрын

Hi guys you should ask Jack and Kate to record snippets from their day and insert the clips into the vlogs so we can see how they are doing!

@kiahpender828 6 күн бұрын

jack has a KZfaq channel, its jack Whittaker but I think he might be taking a bit of a social media break atm but he still has lots of videos on there :)

@dropdead266 5 күн бұрын

Keep dreaming.

@beverlyscheidt583 5 күн бұрын

It's nice to have a hubby that can do a little bit of everything smart Hubby !! God Bless you on your travels

@davethewave1898 6 күн бұрын

Ug! Lost my rudder 3 years ago and thankfully my rudder shaft was undamaged and had a beautiful rudder made which improved the handling of the boat. Wishing you guys the best of luck getting this dropped and a new foil made. Your videos like this are great because its the reality of boat life that people don't get to see.

@2DLAKE2 6 күн бұрын

This is where I WANT to be aboard! Love the problem solving part of boat ownership… HEADS UP KEITH AND CREW!

@Bubby869 6 күн бұрын

👍 Being a confident problem solver is a much better way to live than retreating to a “safe” space, hoping in vain for a problem-free life!

@LTDunltd 10 күн бұрын

I have to agree with the prop hitting the rudder. It may have cracked the shell and with the rough weather you had, it probably forced water inside, splitting it open more. Hopefully you can get it fixed soon.

@chrisk1732 5 күн бұрын

Make-sure, you have a very sturdy heavy duty battery isolation /trip switch connected to your lithium battery bank .As friends of ours a few month’s ago, sailing in the Caribbean had a direct ‘ lighting strike hit ‘on the aluminium mast which completely jumped the isolation/trip switch .Hence totally burnt out ALL the electronics on board Minstrel Dancer.

@mvanvliet4953 10 күн бұрын

Yes, can steer with the motors (I did it quite often). Hope the 'pouring' events stop. Enough is enough! Wishing you better times. Back to enjoying boat life!

@NCMTNBOY 4 күн бұрын

After years of watching, who knew our paths would cross. We were in Puerto Plata on the 5th(cruise ship). That storm rolled through the port about 5:30pm, while we were leaving port towards Grand Turk. We got to see the lighting throughout the night. Safe travels.

@SailingTeez 3 күн бұрын

Time, Place, Date.., Your the best Renee. Apart from making great videos, you provide the best information always. Your a leader! Thank you and fair winds and following seas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ five Stars!

@jacksmith3541 6 күн бұрын

Oh my, Keith giving everyone advice if worrying about their dingy falling off. Y'all are great. Always excited to next next adventure.

@rrs26a 4 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear you guys had a bad week. Stay positive, you guys will get through this.

@kermanhaynes 2 күн бұрын

I have watched all of the Zatara videos and I LOVE IT when Nay Nay starts sounding the ALARM! “It’s a mess out here! Whoooo these waves are like Socotra!” If y’all go back and watch your vids, you will get a kick out of Nay Nay sounding the alarms! Love you guys!!!

@susanshaffer1467 6 күн бұрын

I’m always in awe of everything that Keith knows how to do! Shout out to y’all from New Braunfels, TX!

@theamericanwonder 6 күн бұрын

BOAT…..BREAK OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND! The joys of sailing! You just hope there’s more good experiences than bad. Good luck you guys!

@donaldwatson554 6 күн бұрын

These are my favorite episodes, very exciting, I don’t wish bad things to happen, but I like how Keith and Renee rise to the challenges presented to them.

@danalistar3400 6 күн бұрын

Aaahhhhh......the cruising life. Working on your boat in exotic places.

@jimbim4405 6 күн бұрын

Great cabling work, Keith. Clean, precise, consistent. NICE!!!

@debbiecollins1154 6 күн бұрын

Oh my! You guy’s are definitely having a hard time. Take care of yourself Renee and try and stay positive. You know that eventually everything will be back to normal then it will just be same ole same ole then you will be bored😂. Can’t wait for Jack and Kate to be back it just seems so empty without everyone on board. Just going to wait and see what goes on next week. Praying for you all and safe travels.❤❤❤

@majoroldladyakamom6948 6 күн бұрын

Amen.

@gingerlily2523 5 күн бұрын

Hang in there Zatara! You guys rock and are so inspiring, especially through the tough times. Thanks for sharing your journey. Rene, awesome footage and video!

@centropomusundecimalis7442 5 күн бұрын

And that’s boat life. Your patience and resilience are incredible! I hope all goes well! Greetings from Mexico.

@terryschnake3258 5 күн бұрын

Any one who has binged all the Zatara videos beginning to this one as I have has got to be stunned by the vast amount of maintenance and repairs necessary on a "yacht". And these folks are transparent on regular expenses of floating, but when it comes to the massive amount of repairs and parts replacements, that transparency disappears. in the last 3 months it has to be in the 10s of thousands of dollars and they're not done yet. Don't let them fool you into thinking this is equivalent to repairs on a land home. Impossible. The oceans are relentlessly hostile to human habitation. And without a resident full-time engineer like Keith, this boat wouldn't have made it out of the Greek port where he bought it. All I'm saying is don't buy the line that this life is cheap or luxuriously easy. Binge and draw your own conclusions.

@johnnystir9796 6 күн бұрын

Cool to see Finn stepping into Jack's role.

@joefred617 6 күн бұрын

I've been watching off and on as a yacht tech in FL and finally binge watched all of your episodes. Very cool to see how you dealt with covid and day to day boat problems. I love Keith's witty banter and one line jokes here and there. Very cool to see how your family all grew into the boat. Hope I can do it someday. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the vlogs. Safe travels

@tonybryant2905 6 күн бұрын

Praying for yall. Good vibes your way

@rexcovington3467 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for letting us see and experience the horizon during the storm, after the calm and then lightening at night. Really nice, once in a lifetime sensation for us that don't or can't travel. Thank you. God bless your entire family!

@hnd450 6 күн бұрын

The government red tape is absolutely ridiculous. Glad yall got it fixed up and back on the move!

@headcheck100 6 күн бұрын

As soon as I find out about Epoch batteries I see them going onto Zatara! Hearing really good things about these.

@MISt-BStrng7 6 күн бұрын

Whew! What a journey so far…. I’m with you Renee’. Experienced the residue of the storms here… Lots of work! One thing for sure, you guys allow people to get a good idea of the elements people face in boat life. Very educational and I’m thankful that your man is so knowledgeable and capable of fixing what would otherwise incur more expense to have others fix the engine, sails etc. I know plenty of us are impressed along the way through your sailing journeys. Impressive. How y’all deal with it is also impressive.

@scottgoode9874 6 күн бұрын

BOAT!! Bring on another thousand. How very true for you guys at the moment. Take care and good luck.

@bigkings.8804 6 күн бұрын

It's Break out another thousand.

@BJ-xs7np 6 күн бұрын

All the best you guys. Have a good week and thank you for keeping us in the loop on this end. Praying for all of you and your safety.

@pharoah786 6 күн бұрын

Hang in there Z Crew!

@AbleHammer 6 күн бұрын

It’s fun “watching” boat life. 😊

@valhalla3595 6 күн бұрын

Keith is right. I would never use my rudders to dock. With twin engines you can thread a needle, just like a track vehicle. Just make sure all rudders are facing forward, and it's all roses.

@angelscomputers 6 күн бұрын

That boat right now its REALLY a B.O.A.T. Bust Out Another Thousand!

@TwiffaWV 6 күн бұрын

Hang in there Keith! Praying for you all!

@IFSTherapist 6 күн бұрын

When Finn leaves that is all your babies gone. Big symbolic empty nest. And the boat ... is feeling the parents resistance in this transition ... and the pain of the transition. And the boat is just reflecting back your pain (dear parents) and then tries to help you by delaying the inevitable. Lovely Boat Spirit being there to hold you pain ... in a big symbolic hurt and pain to so many boat parts. All symbolic of course.

@fayepotts3279 6 күн бұрын

Be thankful that these are things that can be fixed, however inconvenient it may be. You are all safe and healthy and can figure it out. Be of good cheer and 🙏🏻.

@hill-n-dalefarm 6 күн бұрын

Kudos to all of you ⛵ love seeing even the everyday scenes of being on the water.

@user-ih1dt5xk4t 6 күн бұрын

I have a 50 foot sail cat and can appreciate your challenges. I have faced many of the same issues. Best of luck. 😊

@RC-hm9vg 6 күн бұрын

Zatara, I know it has to be a bummer to run into these snags but think about everything and everywhere you guys have been in that boat!!! Like an RV: maintenance heavy at times. Also remember, WE ALL LIVE VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOUR "VISION QUEST"!!!! HAHAHAHA. Keep moving forward!!!! These are but momentary setbacks. Love the show!!!

@seandayma 6 күн бұрын

It's a good thing that you finally got the new props installed. Emily may have felt better if she was on deck in the air.

@RalphSanabria 6 күн бұрын

Puerto Rico is very beautiful place to be. I’m from New York City but I am Puerto Rican. Good choice wonderful people 😀🇺🇸🇵🇷

@beebop4333 6 күн бұрын

Puerto Rico coastline is beautiful. If ur not native to puerto, the interior is dodgy and dangerous. Never go walikng through town at dark.

@TTOS69 6 күн бұрын

I got to spend a couple weeks last winter in PR and Vieques. It was so amazing! I loved Pureto Rico and had such an amazing time! And I got to ride a ferry from the Palmas side of the island to the natute reserve Vieques and spent 3 days there! Wild horses running in the streets, it was breathtaking

@doradosurfcharters 6 күн бұрын

Such sad news about jj 😭take it easy guys

@SebaRolaMusic 6 күн бұрын

Bless your socks sailing dudes, hope things are going better for you now.. Chin up and all that jazz.. Love from sunny Kent in the UK.. 😘

@justincase5272 6 күн бұрын

Overhauling a boat is a lot like overhauling an airplane. Many parts are merely inspected, cleaned, lubricated and returned to service. Some parts, however, are always replaced, usually long before they wear out, because failure of the part (control surfaces, control cables, control pullies, control cams, rigging, sheets (lines), sails...) can result in catastrophic failure of the vessel. I just replaced my emergency brake cable and the engine's serpentine belt for that very reason. You never wait for failure.

@EBH-44 6 күн бұрын

Love your videos! I'm living vicariously through you guys!

@artsofgold 6 күн бұрын

Sending better luck and hugs!!!! Don’t give up, you all got what it takes to keep on keepin on!!!! I think of the rash of house fixes I’ve had recently and also a car that had problem after problem!! You weigh the pros and cons and keep on keeping on !!!! ❤️🥰🙏🏻❤️

@jennifer6833 6 күн бұрын

Wowzers trousers that sucks the wind out of the sail’s. Hoping for some positive energy your way. Maybe this is a blessing in disguise. Have a good week and safe travels. 🌊⛵️⚓️

@pamelasoares7514 6 күн бұрын

My husband and I live in Anegada, been here over half a century. Maybe someday you all can come our way and we’ll meet somewhere for a drink. Love watching your you tube channel. Safe sailing!

@44islandroad 5 күн бұрын

Fond memories of your restaurant. Is it still for sale?

@dsante56 6 күн бұрын

Sorry you guys have had a few set backs but you know dang well things could be a lot worse. You guys are cruising around the world for a living for Pete’s sake. Really like this episode because it was REAL! It showed the reality of boat life.

@ronniedavis3273 6 күн бұрын

The trials and tribulations of boating, I hope it all comes together smoothly for you! Love the channel!

@kimvanderlaan4120 5 күн бұрын

Great video. Just view Jack’s video about his friend JJ. What a tragedy. My prayers are with everyone.

@dennisash7221 6 күн бұрын

Oh wow, the rudder split like that is really weird. A sign you say, well it could be a sign to get a new boat, you have spoken about it before you had a look around, maybe you need to consider that as a possibility, a shiny new boat. Whatever happens it's always great to see how you guys get through it all.

@Bubby869 6 күн бұрын

Oh lord. That would suck after all these years getting this boat exactly the way they want it 😢

@allanfifield8256 6 күн бұрын

New Boat = Break Out Another 100 Thousand

@CruisingSonchaser 3 күн бұрын

You mean break out another million $

@roy3736 6 күн бұрын

I am so addicted to this channel since I found about it three months ago and I have watched it all the videos 290 videos 😢 now I have to wait every week to see a new video 😢

@SailingZatara 5 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊 🙌🏼

@l.ls.8890 5 күн бұрын

Like the old saying goes the word BOAT means "Break out another Thousand" LOL Good thing Zatara has a lot of good patrons and sponsors.

@daledeonarine9811 6 күн бұрын

❤ close to my home in Trinidad..andTobago ,welcome to the caribbean..Fair winds. Sv.zatara..

@rayb3117 4 күн бұрын

It is like they are in a Bermuda triangle of problems and their boat has been selected and the trouble recipient. Fair winds for getting somewhere to fix the rudder. And I would definitely contemplate getting them both done. Just remember all this bad luck you have been bestowed with.

@thebigguy8306 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing, Love the Dominican Republic, coffee, rum, and the people. Safe and healthy travels

@1mw4tch1ng 6 күн бұрын

If you can get a hold of a two-piece of metal sheet big enough to sandwich the rudder (to keep rubber together) and nuts/bolts the sandwich metal sheets end together. If no problem place two screws into the rudder to prevent the two metal sheets from falling down off the rubber. After the dry dock, you can keep the sheet metal for the future in case it happens again similar to this.

@gregdamario5808 6 күн бұрын

Thoroughly enjoy watching you deal with both mundane and less fun obstacles. Discover, evaluate, investigate then overcome! Sailing Zatara is a documentary on how to live a successful life. I would suggest that you teach courses, but you are already doing that. Sail on!

@boneyjean 5 күн бұрын

Just FYI, on the license thing, they drop same day appt's every day at 7:45AM, at least here in DFW! You just have to login and look and keep your fingers crossed that you can snag one! I hope you guys get it all figured out in time regardless!

@luisrolandorios 6 күн бұрын

Greetings from Puerto Rico, it's good to know that you were here again, many blessings

@teresakinney955 6 күн бұрын

Problems of abundance ! Perseverance is always my go to when all else fails.

@surfart5448 3 күн бұрын

drill holes through it in several areas put bolt and nut and sheets of plywood or boards as a temporary clip until a good haul out location. or make a drag sock

@Markjon444 6 күн бұрын

Wow I don't think that I could handle the storms and huge waves! Btw, my dad was a pilot and I grew with Cessnas and same thing constant maintenance!!

@nruegner 6 күн бұрын

Grrrrr. I hate when that happens! Just remember it could be worse. I just want to tell you that of all the catamarans I have seen, yours is my favorite. I really like your "livingroom" area. It is big enough to hold all of you including the med crew. It is just a homey place. Love your videos.

@lookingforbluewater6162 6 күн бұрын

Oh my!! When it rains it pours 😬. Keith will have a plan, I have faith! 😁 Love you guys!❤️

@DerekMurawsky 14 сағат бұрын

Oh customs... how lovely... I remember this happening when we sent some stuff to Europe once. It's about the worst experience anyone can have. Makes going to the DMV look like a day at the beach!

@SailingZatara 12 сағат бұрын

😂 Agree totally!

@RalphSanabria 6 күн бұрын

Motor looks beautiful OK cool people enjoy the sea .😀

@amarok40 3 күн бұрын

Followed you for years. Was at that marina two years ago. I am now in LaPaz, Mexico dealing with same issue on parts. I feel like I have be scammed by DHL and FedEx the last year. In Mexico they require cash to get package. Safe travels. Loved Grenada.

@dmorgan28 6 күн бұрын

Y’all sure have persevered thru lots of problems and weather. Take care and have a good one! 👍❤️🙏

@Sailingpinkflamingo 6 күн бұрын

It’s always something! Love y’all’s attitude though it all! 💕hope to see you soon once we get these davits fixed!

@jchambers2045 6 күн бұрын

Always look for Thursday morning because I know there will be a new video. This is a channel that I could literally watch all day. You guys have one of the best channels on KZfaq ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@stevea1288 6 күн бұрын

Hang in there Sailors 🙏 For those who've never been on the water, you've gotta understand that multiple issues like this occurring at the same time are compounded at least by the power of 2x when compared to these kind of issues with cars, trucks etc on land due to the fact that EVERYTHING is much more complex, expensive & just plain harder to fix on a boat at sea when these issues arise. There are so many factors that creep into the equation while attempting to solve these problems such as weather, sea-state, tides, currents, parts availablity, workers with sound marine experience for fibreglassing etc, etc, etc. Plus the price usually starts at double compared to work being done on your car at a garage. You need a good, calm, intelligent, experienced captain with a good amount of common sense to make the crucial decisions or things can go really, really bad, really, really quickly. Keith displays all the needed requirements & then some for these situations with his no-nonse, bullshit-free approach while keeping his cool all the while & throwing in that much needed sense of humour here & there which in turn keeps the whole crew's stress levels & anxieties in check, this factor alone makes a HUGE difference to the final outcome, believe me! Good luck guys, I know by the end of the next episode your issues will be all or mostly sorted due to your cleverness & amazing amount of experience you all have. Stay Safe ♥️ Steve from Australia 🇦🇺🇺🇲

@devinharp636 6 күн бұрын

Hey guys… right where you all were at looking at the rudder. I was there in 2020 swimming with the turtles ❤️. Stayed one night on the island spent 11 days in Porto Rico. Enjoy your videos…. Always impressed with Keith’s ability to address all of the issues objectively that you all face on your adventures. From Oklahoma USA 🇺🇸 ❤️

@CruisingSonchaser 3 күн бұрын

After us just cruising for the last 6 months I have a similar list for a haul out in the near future. On our last crossing from the Bahamas thankfully at the very end, the auto pilot gave out but before that the main black water macerator pump started leaking internally. Dealt with sewer smells until we could get to a spot with a store to buy Pine Sol and a new pump. Ugh. Always something. Now the diver has shown me that somewhere along the last 400 miles I hit something on both props. Time for them to be pulled. Add to the list a new water maker and time for oils, filters, impellers, racors and all the normal stuff. All part of the fun!

@helen4652 6 күн бұрын

You have been my first sailing KZfaqrs and you will always be my favourite. Love you guys!!🥰😘🤗

@keithhaddon9727 4 күн бұрын

Necessity is the mother of invention. Perhaps Keith could use his experiences and vast knowledge to invent a universal temporary rudder repair kit. Two sides and some type of clamps to hold them together or maybe just a roll of Gorilla tape. Good luck guys.

@scottmitchell9620 6 күн бұрын

Hard times test everyone. Its how you deal with it that shows character and resilience. I have no doubt keith will get it sorted out in time. He is a true fix it man. No worries as they say.