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Your hvac vents weren't covered in the video. Definitely should give the cabin an Ozone treatment and then a mold fogger treatment for the vents. Even if you can't rip the air ducs out, the mold/bomb fogging treatment will kill and prevent mold from growing inside the ducting. images.app.goo.gl/hf9ikbofvw98p8US6
Good luck you guys. I know how much work is ahead of you. Live and Learn for sure. You did a good job. Im sure you will have Curiosity in great shape in no time
Hello. I leave my boat on the hard for 6 mos or so every year in hot, hot Mexico. A few considerations for you for the next time: (1) If it isn't stainless or gel coated, store inside. (2) I now have composting toilets but, leaving water in the toilet bowl is ok, but leave a skim of mineral oil on top to retard evaporation. (3) I've never left the batteries connected. I understand your reasoning but now you have a year more of charge/discharge cycles. Disposable solar fans can provide air circulation. (4) Wash down hard surfaces with bleach water to prevent mold. (5) Using "messenger" lines, always pull all working lines and store away from sunlight. If you can find nylon, braided messenger line (such as used to make fishing nets) it will last a long time in full sun. (6) Consider external sunbrella-type snapped-on covers for hatches, (although, admittedly, cats have a LOT of hatches). (7) In arid locations some folks recommend leaving open buckets of water, but that's more to prevent wood from drying-out excessively. (8) Consider wrapping and taping exposed intstruments/other plastic fittings with aluminum foil. Foil can also work well on the inside of ports and hatches. (9) Waxing before storage will not prevent all oxidation. You'll still need to remove all and wax before splashing. However, treating all stainless fittings will result in less corrosion. You did great! And...many notes for next time. Cheers!!
Water in the bowl for storage may not be necessary on a boat unless there is a trap which controls sewer gas and smell installed. If you do use water in the bowl try using plastic food wrap applied directly to the water surface. Most of the evaporation losses will be stopped.
I was told that if you use bleach, the spores get released into the air and then into your lungs. Maybe you shouldresearch using vinegar to crush and destroy the spores.
Not sure why so many in the yachting community use bleach to attack mold, it simply is not a good solution. You could use Borax, Vinegar, Ammonia, Hydrogen Peroxide or Tea Tree Oil. If one of those does not work you will need a Biocide specific to the mold you are attempting to mitigate.
If wisdom is the grand prize for surviving your mistakes, then what have learned is priceless! All without blood or injury. A little boredom ls also a learning prize. The biggest gain I noticed is your most excellent attitudes have been tested and have shown to strengthened.
I love how much you have learnt since you first visited Just Cats, the fact that the boat has so many tasks to do, but you know what to do and the correct priority to complete the. Your journey has been so much more than geographical.
I'm thoroughly impressed that the comment section is so civil and positive. What a great change of pace from the rest of the internet. Looks like you are handling your situation well, Wynns. Can't wait for the next episode and really can't wait for you to get back out on the water.
You could post a video everyday for a month and it still wouldn’t be enough content. I’m so excited that you guys are back on your boat. I’ve missed this so much!
Present-era diesel engines will happily sit unused for a few months. There may be some concerns about starting them up after the extended time on the hard, so: if they're diesel (I honestly can't recall if they were), change their oil & filters, replace their coolant, and give them a rough examination of the coolant lines and check for any soft spots. Replace lines as needed. Probably no need to go quite as far as to swap the thermostats unless they're already overdue for them. Next, once you have cooling water available, use their starters to bump them over two or three rotations to check for hydrolock (oil or fuel-filled cylinders -- fix is similar to below). If they'll crank over, start them and let them idle for a few minutes. For Minion -- because it's a four-stroke, it's a slightly different process. For Minion, the greatest risks are having stale gasoline, and of hydrolock. For any motor, hydrolock can be alleviated by simply removing the spark plug, running the starter or pull cord for a few seconds to eject the oil/fuel that may be in the cylinder, then reinstalling the plug (spark plug, or diesel glow-plug). Gasoline carburetor issues can present their own challenges because it may become a longer, drawn-out process for two reasons: 1) gasoline loses its effectiveness after a few months and 2) because gasoline will begin to crystalize and clog up the fine passages in the carburetor. But, with any motor, the first step is to find out if it has any problems at all. By the way: I'm quite happy that you've made it home and have enjoyed the adventures you've been sharing with us for many years.
The Wynns did everything as best as they could and they did good. Live and learn. BTW you two look so happy to be back home its infectious so thanks for the smiles :). The only problem I saw was Jasons hair. Dear lord man that thing is out of control ;)
Glad you brought up the hair, I didn’t want to be rude but dang !!! I can’t wait for that hair style to go away 🥺 So happy for them that they made it home !
Scott Tuttle Nikki usually cuts his hair so I could see that they have better stuff to do with their time than cut hair. After all Fix Boat > Cut hair ;) either way I’m happy there are back with Curiosity.
Lol, I was thinking the same thing! Love the Wynn’s so much and their positive attitudes that I’m will to let the bad hair slide. Wish them all the best and can’t wait to see them set sail again!!❤️❤️
I loved Niki’s “I don’t want to be a real sailor.” Made me think of our Marine Biologist daughter who didn’t like being in the sand or in salt water! 😜 Now she’s comfortable with both and much more. But, we laughed so hard when she announced she wanted to become a MB with those foibles. You learn to overcome almost anything when you’re following your passions! BEST OF LUCK ! 😷🖖
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The ONLY nautical term I know... To be “three sheets to the wind” is to be drunk. The sheet is the line that controls the sails on a ship. If the line is not secured, the sail flops in the wind, and the ship loses headway and control. If all three sails are loose, the ship is out of control. Love your channel!
Come on guys, you thought of things to prepare your boat that would never have occurred to me in a million years. I am mega impressed. Given what could have happened to your boat in 12 months, Curiosity has faired amazingly well thanks to your planning and preparation. Great job 👍
Really good! One thing to keep in mind is diatomaceous earth dust can be dangerous if inhaled over long periods, such as an enclosed space or room that is contaminated with it. Best to wipe it all up as much as possible.
Mildew treatment: 1 qt hot water, 2 tablespoons baking soda, 2 tablespoons borax, 1 tablespoon TSP (trisodium phospate, it's in the paint aisle, get the real stuff). Mix it in a spray bottle, (don't breath it in when you use it!), the TSP will take all the oil off your hands or any surface you want to paint. I use this to prep softwood before I paint, just let it absorb into the wood and wipe the surface off. On other surfaces, let it dry, wipe it off with fresh water after it does it's magic. Seriously, it kills everything, mold, moss, critters etc.
I reckon your boat is in excellent shape considering it has sat on the hard for a year. Have a look at other boat in same situation, they often look abandoned! You are doing fine - let's go!!
I'm really surprised that more cruisers don't use diatomaceous earth to keep insects at bay. It's completely non toxic and 100% lethal to bugs. Maybe best of all insects can't develop resistance to it. It kills them physically not chemically. It can be left in hard to see or access food storage areas where bugs might be tempted to set up shop. Leave a dusting of it behind floor boards, under cabinetry, or under assess panels where insects might be want to hide or use as a path. I've even used it to dispatch fleas on dust washing small furry pets from time to time with zero harm to our little friends. It's great stuff.
@@greggcollins4215 That's right. Diatomaceous earth is composted of fossilized diatoms. They have a sharp and hollow structure that pierces the soft tissue in the joints between the plates of insects. This causes them to rapidly dehydrate killing them.
@@Sailspirit99 It's a very fine grey powder. I wouldn't put it in near the bilge. A lot of water would just flush it out. A little water might make a paste that is abrasive. Like I mentioned put it around cabinetry or any thing that is a potential food source for insects.
It’s miserable west coast cold soaker rain...watching you guys make the day warmer and had me laughing, probably more about poor Jason the plumber of poor Jason the mechanic...lol. Everything you guys are doing reinforces what we have been hearing...anybody can sail and enjoy the adventure, you’ll learn as you go, you’ll make mistakes and in the end you’ll know it all...well enough to laugh as you reminisce at the newbie on the dock. Cheers!!!
Just an FYI If you make it back to Fiji, Marshall Sails in Denarau made us a new dodger. It’s made from the same materials as your cockpit enclosure. But I highly recommend you keep the old one so they can use it as a pattern. This will save time and money since they won’t have to make a pattern.
I am glad the inside isn't as bad as it could have been. Don't beat yourselves up over what you could have done or should have done. Nobody could have predicted what happened with you being stuck away from your boat so long. Look forward and stay positive like I know you will. Looking forward to some more sailing adventures and boat cleaning, and fixing, of course, and maybe saving an animal or person here and there. You guys are great! Keep being you!
I’ve moved into apartments dirtier than your, unused for a year, boat. Your cleaning and prep was awesome. No feral animal nests was a godsend. I understand it’s been so much work and repairs, but so glad it wasn’t worse. Hooray for Home
Congratulations on a safe return! A few engine tips... a. Gasoline expires after 60 days and begins to become acidic, drain if you can and run fresh fuel. b. Diesel fuel expires after 12 months and may begin to grow stuff...find a diesel fuel system treatment and fill with fresh fuel. If you are able to, run the fuel pump for 30 seconds before first crank to move anything between the filters and injectors back to the tank. Carry plenty of extra fuel filters while using the old fuel. c. All engines like to run every 4 - 6 weeks to keep seals lubed, keep an eye out for any slow leaks that may develop...you'll probably be fine though. Happy trails!
The living areas not being mold bombs and immediately livable with basic cleaning is a huge boost. If that was all mold it would take a long time to get to the point where you could even start working on the actual mechanical stuff thats going to need to be gone over.
This new tech wax by Turtle Wax reduces the time to wax your boat by 90%. It's incredible. I found it from a boating site and have been using it on my boats and cars. Once you have a clean surface (take the oxidized part off) then you simply spread this stuff on with a microfiber towel and wipe off. No buffing! Look for Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray coating in the green spray bottle. Oh, and that silicone glue/RTV ... if you dip your finger in water the RTV won't stick to your finger and you can get a real nice smooth spread. Wipe your finger with a paper towel when needed. Great video, get back in the water!
Reminds me of your old “how not to” series from the RV days. Mold is always such a big issue with boats, the fact you kept it at bay is a BIG Wynn 😉😉! Let the boat work begin!!
WE Managed Reef resort on Kapa island last year , in the Vavu group , if you get time , its really worth meeting some off the locals on the island and having a go at coconut crab hunting there .check out the cave you can take your tender into and snorkel on Kapa
Nikki and Jason, just setting down with a cup of coffee and am going to catch up with how you are making out with boat projects. I just wanted to say, holy cow guys, look where you are, you are backkkkkk homeeeee. Yay, so happy for you guys!!!!
@@drinkinslim You are welcome to your opinion, you may think they are phony, i think we have two beautiful people chasing down a dream and taking all of us along for the ride.
@@jaycroyle8761, I think you misunderstood. I wasn't saying they were phony - I was simply saying that homeeee rhymes with the word phony... or homie, or show me. :)
You did a great lay-up. The heads. My wife & I ran flotillas (half a lifetime ago) and you really are careful when you have 13 boats to bring back-to-life in the Spring... We left toilets dry - to the extent where we removed the outlet pipe to the holding tank and whacked it against an unsuspecting olive tree to clear the dried crud from the inside surface - which builds no matter how much fresh water you pass through... Nothing comes back into the bowl that way :-).
Your past selves didn’t know they were prepping for a year away, and yet so many things held up and did just as you expected. Great attitudes to have moving forward...can’t wait to see it all cleaned up and y’all back in the water.
Even. Though you have a lot. Of work to do. To get the boat up to speed, it seems. Your preparations have mitigated the damage from such a long departure. Looking forward to seeing you guys back on the water. Larry
Recently I've discovered ozone generators. They work wonders on my boat removing any odors, killing mold and insects. I highly recommend it. If you're leaving boat for a while I'd suggest hooking unit like that to a timer switch to blast the boat with ozone daily for an hour or two and once you'll be back it'll be fresh like new.
From one Captain to another, you over prepped for the time you would have been gone, but one year out of your control, both you and the boat did amazingly well. Don't stress about things you did not do, just elbow grease and both you and Curiosity will be ship shape sooner. Love your positive attitude, it's worth gold to everyone that joins your journey. Ps, I read most of the comments and there are great advice to take notice of below. Re the dingy, get a cover to prevent the sun to burn the Pvc or Hypelon. Can't wait for the next post.
So glad to see that you two are back home. Considering the fact you had not planned on being away from Curiosity for a whole year, I feel that you had prepped her really well. The inside looks amazing with everything you had done ahead of time. Again, so glad that you are home and we can't wait to start seeing new videos from Curiosity. Be safe!
build some check lists, toilet biodegradable anitfreeze, keeps the toilet air sealed. evaporates very very slowly, over fill above the stain line. great update video .some say olive oil.it is about the evaporation loss, oil is slow, organic antifreeze is cheap, no bugs. lessons learned, cool . maybe a low voltage dehumidifier? not a bad damage run down. New hatch locks ( extras) and gaskets. Keep you marine caulk in zip lock bags. write a date on the side to keep that supply fresh. the baking soda worked everywhere, excellent :)
Hi guys, I have followed you since you started your boating adventures, so welcome home. a possible fix for your external mould and other fungus and gelcoat is oxalic acid. it is the active ingredient in virtually all commercial boat cleaners and will remove the chalk from your gelcoat plus the horrible mould in your lines. you can buy it in flakes at the supermarket and you just mix it with warm water so the flakes dissolve. then apply with a soft broom and pressure washer after half an hour or so. it has worked for me for years and it is cheap and easy. good luck. Rob.
Glad to see your forethought and effort paid off. I was especially impressed with Jason's idea of leaving the electrical system on...looking forward to the watermaker and mechanical reveal.
A mistake is not something that fails, that is a learnable moment. A mistake is a choice to not learn, to not grow, to not accept responsibility. I have not seen you making mistakes. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
Who could have predicted that it would be an entire year. The prep you did was completely appropriate for the scheduled 4 months. I think things would have held up closer to six months. You did a good job! I also love your positive attitudes! I am a new subscriber of yours after seeing you on Zatara’s channel.
Its all going to be good fixing up the boat because you two have your Karma account topped up to the max with what you both did for Mark , all the best from Alister in Australia.
you kids did a great job, who could ever expect a 4 month trip could turn into a year, give yourselves a big pat on the back, and then get back to work there's a lot to be done
No home without projects... Both homes = boat projects... RV homes = RV PROJECTS.... Hime among the stars = that is NASA to care for it.....Home homes = home projects, or DIY projects.... The most important is that you are home and finally you can get to it.... I am amazed what good stage you find your floating home on the hard.... She waited you in Such a great condition! Now is time to take it one step at the time! I wish you good luck for the DIY stuff and fair winds when you splash her in her natural environment where she feels and behave as a boat!
The vinegar in the toilet just resolved some rust from iron parts or deposits somewhere. Nothing to worry about, just use citric acid on some paper towels and let it soak in there - should loose everything up again :)
Sun is so brutal on everything. Couple that with salt air and constant moisture, and I’m frankly surprised that everything is in such good shape. Sure, a couple of obvious ooopses, but overall I have to say “well done”!
Hi Guys, Wow 12 months since you left the boat, what a year. So glad you're back on your boat, all the other adventures have been great, but, you know..... nothing like home. Jase, check and or service your winches BEFORE using them. The grease will have gone hard and and the last thing you need is an easy job now becoming a pain the the r's (sic) at sea. Also, Nikki, get that beer on ice and let us all know when you are cracking one and I will crack one at my end and pretend I'm a having a sundowner with you. Can't wait to see you afloat again.
Boats or homes located in sea coast environs get in BIG trouble if not maintained... In your case Curiosity IS your home and unfortunately you had no control over the length of time you were alway from her. You’s guys did an amazing job of preparing her to be on the hard much longer than you actually “planned” for.... So Three Cheers, a Standing O, 4 buckets, 3 pairs of rubber gloves, 2 brushes and Partridge in Pear Tree (for breakfast) to you for a remarkable “on the Hard” plan and execution. Look forward to watching the transformation Curiosity back to days of old over the next several months... (Two Gold Star 🌟 awards... keeping the Power On to maintain the batteries... Hiring a care taker to come by on a regular basis! I’m sure this portion of your plan prevented $thoundsands in additional loses.) Great Vid!!
You can fix those issues a lot sooner than a month. And then you're free on the ocean. Relish, you're still pretty young and healthy and there is only one life. You're very lucky. Life sucks for so many nowadays so it's rare to find happiness.
Well, yeah, but you were thinking 4mo, not 12! I think it looks amazing! All that prep really did help. Nature will try to reclaim wherever possible. How much work will the gel coat be? Do you have to buff it? Ya know what? Some of those boats you saw before you bought Curiosity looked way worse! This is a great video to see just what worked and how. Super useful. Oh, great view off the stern :) F
Nice job! All I could think throughout the whole video - 'proper planning prevents poor performance'. You thought through almost every potential evidenced by Curiosity's excellent condition. Somethings were lucky (the dinghy engine oy vey you were lucky)! So glad for you that you are home. Surely home is glad you have returned too!
This is for any of you that own a boat - from an old boat detailer that lives in Florida and deals with tropical climate boat cleaning. Get some Meguiars Super Degreaser. This is for you as well Wynns- not sure if you can get it there or not. I have found nothing better to take mold, mildew and nastiness off boat cushions in and out - and any general hard core cleaning. A scrub brush and this stuff will change your world. It’s bad to the bone. That, and a buffing product called Buff Magic were our two trade secrets.
This whole Covid thing was a mess. Such a shame you were stranded. So much money wasted. Glad your back and can finally fix stuff. Id love to sail someday but watching you guys do it is enough for me. Thank you guys for sharing your adventures!
Folks, you did great. You should have no problems with the Cruise RO system, if the valves are in their correct setting for storage. I know a few people that use that system. Darned near bullet proof is their estimate.
You're healthy, your "home", and you have time and energy on your side! Triple Thumbs up so far! I'm sure you're going to run into plenty of frustrations, and challenges you did and did NOT expect.....but look on the bright side......LOTS of content for the channel! (slight tongue in cheek emoji inserted here).
Nikki's Boat Baking Soda - I'm buying stock now! I think you guys did amazingly well! I wish every haul out had a cockpit view like that! Looking forward to the boat maintenance videos to come, even Jason's toilet adventures. Glad you found your way back to your Curiosity!
I know there were lessons learned (the hard way) here, but I'll just bet that further on down the road (or shipping lane, lol!), you guys will make an extremely thorough "how to prepare your boat" for long-term storage video! Still, very happy to see you guys are home!
I’ve been waiting all week for this! I wish I could fly there and help. You guys did an amazing job before you left. I can’t believe you had time and thought of doing such a good job of prep.
Wow! Baking soda!? Who knew?? It's so damp here in the PNW - I wish we would have tried that the last few winters. Next boat for sure! You guys have so much work to do and we can't wait to see the outcome. Sorry about the outdoor cushions....time for new ones. Can't wait for you to get on the water soon! Cheers!
Hi Nikki & Jason! So glad you are back on your boat. Have you thought about a dehumidifier? On race yachts we have them and put them back onboard after each sail. They suck up the moisture quickly so we rig up a plastic pipe to bypass the water tray and run it into the sink or the cockpit to stop the overflow problem. It works a treat. Often wet spinnakers are crispy dry overnight. A built in one would work brilliantly. You could put it on a timer to run each day. When leaving your boat for a long time or even a day or so in tropical waters you should think about pulling your halyards up the mast to get them out of the UV. Attach a thin mouse line to your halyards. Tie one mouse line with a big bowline onto your headsail & spinnaker halyards & and one for your main halyard & topping lift. Use a type of line that won’t get sunburnt then pull them up to the top of the mast. That way you save the sunburn on your valuable halyards. You could even use this to stop halyard banging on anchor. Be careful with your spinnaker halyards next time you go out. With all your deck lines just take them off & store them. I think your winch handles will be toast too. They don’t last long in the sun. You should also get a flapper stopper for your forestay from a sailmaker. It’s a small triangle of fabric with a section of about 12 inches of your genoa luff tape sewn on one side. On opposite corner of the triangle is an eyelet that you tie a thin line onto and run it back to the mast. Pull some tension on it and it prevents your forestay bagging in the wind. If it bangs long enough it can cause damage. Cant wait to see your progress next week.
Wow you did so much prep work , probably more than 99% of any other boat owners do. I have taken notes!!! I’ll be curious how some of. The other boats around you faired , those with and with out the weekly check service. Well done amazingly good for a year in hot and humid! But this is not you first rodeo leaving vehicles , I assume you must have left you RV I once or twice? Cheers Warren 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Probably too late to say this now - you'll have progressed further, I imagine - BUT: re-starting engines after a longish lay-up. You need to remove ignition plugs and turn the engine over a good few times before actually starting, so that the oilways are well lubed before any strong forces and friction get applied. Also a good idea to agitate the fuel in the tanks if you can. Saying this from experience of classic cars which can be laid up for long periods. Be gentle with them. When you do start them up, run for a short while at first, then shut down before they start getting hot. Leave for a while. Then you should be good to go. Change any filters before doing a sustained run.
Next time you "silicone" seal something? treat it like paint and tape off where you do not want it... saves the mess and when you are cleaning off the excess? well you will get it..
Hopefully you guys added a little bleach to the water tanks as well to prevent growth. Luckily you didn't have to worry about freeze damage!! (Tip..add vodka to water tanks to prevent freezing. Easier to flush out than the non-toxic potable water antifreeze) Looks like Curiosity faired very well on the hard for the year, thanks to you great prep work!! Looking forward to splash day! Fair Wynns and Following Seas Curiosity!!
Like so many others, I'm so glad that everything is in such good shape. Yes, there will be challenges and a few "how could we have been SOO stupid"s??" but -- all in all, things are good. I'll be particularly interested in seeing how you renew the gel-coat on the exterior -- and, of course, all the other things. My biggest takeaway is that you prepared very well and it's paying off for you. Best wishes for much progress and few bad surprises! Onward!
Your outboard will be fine. If it's tilted up on the transom, either direction, the oil stays in the sump and will not leak into the cylinders. If it's laying flat on the ground, yes, there is a specific side it should lay on, usually indicated by structural pads on the cowl. But, even if the engine is left on the wrong side, the oil will not destroy the motor, it will just need to be drained from the cylinder by removing the spark plug and turning the engine over slowly to push out the oil. It will cause a mess, and will smoke like crazy when started, but it's not ruined. Along those lines, your main engines will also have issues with oil.... but more from it all draining down into the sump.... it wouldn't be a bad idea to either pull the injectors and get a little oil on the top of the pistons and pull the valve covers to pour a little on each valve rocker. Then, before you fire it up, allow the engine to crank over on battery for 30 seconds to a minute to allow the oil pump time to push oil through the galleys and into the bearings on the crank and cam shafts as well as the gear drives on the front of the engine. Allowing the oil to flow in at low-RPM puts that cushion of oil between the metals when the combustion stroke happens.
Was about to come here and say the same thing! Outboards are quite sturdy things all together, only real potential risk would be to hydrolock it, but that’s why it’s a good idea to pull the plugs and spin it over before starting it. According to the manual they seem to be afraid of cooling water entering the combustion path, but I find that hard to believe, there shouldn’t be any path from the cooling system to the intake no matter what way you spin the engine.
Ironic thing is you left it for Hurricane season and where able to get back just in time for Hurricane season to start. Hoping you guys are able to get away!!!!!
Welcome home, glad to see you two finally made it. Once you've gone through the flurry of packing, cleaning, fixing and all the chaos of getting it back to snuff....may I be so bold as to suggest that that would be a spectacular time to sit down and engineer a detailed ''on the hard'' check list...things to tick off before you leave for any length of time ... you've learned from this time, but you WILL forget before the next time ( even if you don't think you wont, you will). Type it up, make a copy or two and put it in with other documents so the next time you put her up for a vacation...you wont have as much work to come back to....just food for thought. Glad you're home, stay safe.
18:20 I was told that whenever you leave any drain or toilet for a vacation, (including in floor drains for a building) that you flush the toilet and towards the end of the flush pour a cup of vegetable oil in, then pour more in the bowl. The idea being, you end up with a u shaped tube of water with oil on top of each side. Now the water can't evaporate and the system stays sealed. same thing with sinks, just pour a couple of cups of oil in. Done. Sealed in a biodegradable way.
OK, now I'm having panic attacks. Bought a Tayana 37 last Feb. in Panama but COVID is keeping me in the states till I can finally fly at the end of Nov. to join her. She is in a slip and I have good people doing the upkeep/wipe downs/battery watching. They run the engine etc but never thought of asking them to run the water systems, or wax the decks. WHAT WILL I FIND. You both faced the challenge with good humor and hard work. Hoping for the best and to have all systems go in a few months. Love the vids. Keep them coming. John
Lol. Jason, my husband resonates with you so much. You all are just so funny! Glad things aren't too bad on the surface but I'm still holding my breath till you all do the deeper investigation.
