S2, Ep 17 The Struggle is Real! But Did You See Our Rudder?
Boat work is never easy, and this week really put us to the test! In this episode of Sailing into the Mystic, we face one challenge after another while working to get the Mystic ready to return home to the marina in San Diego. While rebuilding our rudder and replacing the shaft seal, the setbacks keep coming, but we push through to get the job done. The struggle is real—but did you see our new Orca proof rudder?
If you love DIY boat projects, sailboat maintenance, and real-life sailing adventures, this episode is for you! Whether you're planning your own boat refit, dreaming of living aboard, or just enjoy watching the ups and downs of the sailing life, we invite you to join us on this journey.
EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 - Start
00:16 - Replacing the rudder shaft seel
01:41 - Disaster strikes!
02:39 - Reflecting on the situation
06:49 - Disaster again!
07:18 - Taking back control of our circumstances; the rudder rebuild project
11:46 - Re-installing the rudder
17:13 - Completed paint job
17:46 - The last day on the hard!
18:31 - Heading back home
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