The First Test After 2 Years: Bringing My Sailboat Back to Life
After more than two years away, I’m finally back aboard my sailboat — and it’s time to find out what still works. The batteries are fried, but surprisingly, the 10-year-old solar system is still going strong.
As I work my way toward getting the engine running, Kara asks the questions I’ve forgotten beginners might have — from sea strainers to Racor filters. After several failed attempts to start the engine, it’s clear I’m going to have to start taking things apart.
This is the beginning of bringing the boat back, one system at a time.
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