{"id":5518,"date":"2025-04-08T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/?p=5518"},"modified":"2025-08-29T00:09:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T22:09:39","slug":"malo-39-winter-upgrades-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/malo-39-winter-upgrades-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Malo 39 Winter Upgrades \u2013 Part 2\/2: Maintenance and repairs"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:rgba(77,45,2,0.02);border-top:2px solid #4d2d02;border-right:2px solid #4d2d02;border-bottom:2px solid #4d2d02;border-left:2px solid #4d2d02;box-shadow:inset 0px 0px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);max-width:500px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:#4d2d02;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:#4d2d02;font-family:Cinzel;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:inherit;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:rgba(77,45,2,0.02);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid #4d2d02;border-right:2px solid #4d2d02;border-bottom:2px solid #4d2d02;border-left:2px solid #4d2d02;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id5518_bf40bd-cd .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid #4d2d02;border-right:2px solid #4d2d02;border-bottom:2px solid #4d2d02;border-left:2px solid #4d2d02;}}<\/style>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_124207-d6 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_124207-d6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_124207-d6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the second part of our boatyard work, which we carried out during the winter of 2024\/2025 on our Malo 39. If you haven&#8217;t read the <strong>first part<\/strong> yet, we encourage you to check it out first \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/malo-39-winter-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, we described all the <strong>upgrades <\/strong>we made to our yacht. In this post, however, we will focus on <strong>repairs <\/strong>and <strong>servicing <\/strong>of various systems.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_e9d205-4a\">Repairs and maintenance on Malo 39<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any yacht, different installations and components wear out over time, and intensive sailing throughout the year only accelerates this process. It&#8217;s natural that winter brings a few necessary repairs. Of course, we try to fix urgent issues immediately during the season, but anything that can wait for a thorough repair \u2013 when we have more time and better conditions \u2013 is postponed until the winter period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know what broke this time? Let&#8217;s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_cfcf21-16\">Fixing the rub rail and a fender strip<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_6ec727-b6\">Damages to the rub rail <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most significant repair we had to tackle this winter was fixing the hull\u2014specifically, the <strong>rub rail<\/strong>, which took a hit after an unfortunate encounter between our yacht and a concrete dock during a storm. This less-than-pleasant incident occurred last year in Kalamata, on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, when an unexpected 50-knot wind struck the port. You can find a detailed account of that event in our <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/sailing-mediterranean-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sailing Mediterranean 2024: Highlights and Lessons from a Year at Sea<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, so we won\u2019t repeat the whole story here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact damaged the rub rail in two places, along with the aluminum profile on top of it. Ironically, this was actually good news! The rub rail on Malo 39 is designed to absorb impact and protect the yacht\u2019s hull. Our temporary fix at the time involved sealing the damage with epoxy resin to prevent water from seeping into the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_8faa99-a1 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_8faa99-a1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_8faa99-a1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_b80530-4c{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_b80530-4c alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-5518_b80530-4c kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839.jpg\" data-description=\"Damaged rub rail on Malo 39\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839.jpg\" data-id=\"5552\" class=\"wp-image-5552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101839.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Damaged rub rail on Malo 39<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830.jpg\" data-description=\"Damaged rub rail on Malo 39\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830.jpg\" data-id=\"5550\" class=\"wp-image-5550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-101830.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Damaged rub rail on Malo 39<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_4b9d98-df .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_4b9d98-df .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_4b9d98-df\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_3ead39-1f\">Re-building the rub rail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter was the perfect time for a <strong>proper, long-lasting repair<\/strong>. We started by removing all loose fragments and the temporary filler. Next, we reinforced the damaged areas with a filler-mixed resin, applied two layers of fabric for extra strength, and finished with a fresh coat of gelcoat. We handle most repairs ourselves, but in this case, we sought help from a specialist\u2014not because laminating is particularly difficult, but because <strong>color-matching gelcoat<\/strong> is an art of its own. Since this was a highly visible area, we didn\u2019t want to take any chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting the perfect shade of white requires gradually adding tiny amounts of yellow and black pigment to a base white until it matches the yacht\u2019s exact color. Otherwise, the repaired section would stand out awkwardly. Since we\u2019re definitely not artists, we left this part to a professional who does it daily. The result? A flawless finish! Plus, we now have two jars of perfectly matched gelcoat on hand\u2014just in case. Hopefully, we won\u2019t need them anytime soon!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_5d73c0-6a .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_5d73c0-6a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_5d73c0-6a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_29b5c7-15{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_29b5c7-15 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-5518_29b5c7-15 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"4\" data-columns-xl=\"4\" data-columns-md=\"4\" data-columns-sm=\"3\" data-columns-xs=\"2\" data-columns-ss=\"2\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224744_485.jpg\" data-description=\"Before rub rail repair, damage was sealed with epoxy filler, Malo 39\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:646px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224744_485.jpg\" width=\"646\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224744_485.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224744_485.jpg\" data-id=\"5555\" class=\"wp-image-5555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224744_485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224744_485-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224744_485-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Before rub rail repair, damage was sealed with epoxy filler, Malo 39<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224754_307.jpg\" data-description=\"Damage after removing all temporary filler \" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:646px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224754_307.jpg\" width=\"646\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224754_307.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224754_307.jpg\" data-id=\"5557\" class=\"wp-image-5557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224754_307.jpg 646w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224754_307-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224754_307-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Damage after removing all temporary filler <\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224750_954.jpg\" data-description=\"Damage after removing all temporary filler \" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:646px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224750_954.jpg\" width=\"646\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224750_954.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224750_954.jpg\" data-id=\"5556\" class=\"wp-image-5556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224750_954.jpg 646w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224750_954-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224750_954-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em><em>Damage after removing all temporary filler <\/em><\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224758_670.jpg\" data-description=\"Glassing the area where the most damage occured\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:646px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224758_670.jpg\" width=\"646\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224758_670.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224758_670.jpg\" data-id=\"5559\" class=\"wp-image-5559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224758_670.jpg 646w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224758_670-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224758_670-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Glassing the area where the most damage occured<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224756_384.jpg\" data-description=\"Glassing the area where the most damage occured\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:646px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224756_384.jpg\" width=\"646\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224756_384.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224756_384.jpg\" data-id=\"5558\" class=\"wp-image-5558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224756_384.jpg 646w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224756_384-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224756_384-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em><em>Glassing the area where the most damage occured<\/em><\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224800_507.jpg\" data-description=\"Sanding and applying new gelcoat\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:646px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224800_507.jpg\" width=\"646\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224800_507.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224800_507.jpg\" data-id=\"5560\" class=\"wp-image-5560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224800_507.jpg 646w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224800_507-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224800_507-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Sanding and applying new gelcoat<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224802_808.jpg\" data-description=\"Rub rail looks better than new!\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:646px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224802_808.jpg\" width=\"646\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224802_808.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224802_808.jpg\" data-id=\"5561\" class=\"wp-image-5561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224802_808.jpg 646w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224802_808-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224802_808-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Rub rail looks better than new!<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224804_777.jpg\" data-description=\"Rub rail looks better than new!\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:646px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:74%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224804_777.jpg\" width=\"646\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224804_777.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224804_777.jpg\" data-id=\"5562\" class=\"wp-image-5562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224804_777.jpg 646w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224804_777-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_20250403_224804_777-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em><em>Rub rail looks better than new!<\/em><\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_a7fb12-bc .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_a7fb12-bc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_a7fb12-bc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_94b58f-d2\">Aluminium Fender Strip for Malo 39 Hull<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The real challenge came with finding the right <strong>aluminum profile<\/strong> that runs along the rub rail. Since more than half of the original profile was still in good condition, we hoped to replace only the damaged sections. Unfortunately, an identical match was nowhere to be found. Tomek even reached out to former employees of the Malo shipyard in Sweden, who kindly searched their old factory for us, but with no luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, we decided to order a replacement profile in <strong>matte stainless steel<\/strong>, assuming the difference would be nearly unnoticeable. Unfortunately, this is where things got frustrating. The marine store <em>Toplicht<\/em>\u2014which, after this season, we definitely <em>cannot<\/em> recommend\u2014sent us highly polished strips instead. To make matters worse, they also mixed up the profile shapes while packing our order. After a rather unproductive and unpleasant back-and-forth with customer service, we discovered that, despite selling us matte rails, they never actually stocked them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We attempted to dull the polished rails ourselves, but the difference between our old aluminum profile and the treated stainless steel was still too obvious. Ultimately, we had no choice but to replace the entire rub rail along the hull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This significantly delayed the project, as we had to wait for another shipment from Germany. The final rail was installed on a Sunday afternoon\u2014the day before launching the yacht back into the water. Replacing the entire profile also drove up the repair costs considerably. But at least it\u2019s done, and the yacht is looking better than ever!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_c0be8f-d3 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_c0be8f-d3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_c0be8f-d3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_d4006f-02{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_d4006f-02 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-5518_d4006f-02 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155.jpg\" data-description=\"We ended up with replacing whole strip for stainless steel one. Amazing results, but not the cheapest solution.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155.jpg\" data-id=\"5553\" class=\"wp-image-5553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153155.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>We ended up with replacing whole strip for stainless steel one. Amazing results, but not the cheapest solution.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159.jpg\" data-description=\"We ended up with replacing whole strip for stainless steel one. Amazing results, but not the cheapest solution.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159.jpg\" data-id=\"5554\" class=\"wp-image-5554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades2-153159.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>We ended up with replacing whole strip for stainless steel one. Amazing results, but not the cheapest solution.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_e0bd5d-b1 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_e0bd5d-b1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_e0bd5d-b1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_db943b-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_db943b-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_db943b-53\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_db943b-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_db943b-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_db943b-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_db943b-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_db943b-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_db943b-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_db943b-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_db943b-53\">The Solar Arch <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The stainless-steel solar arch<\/strong> mounted at the stern of our yacht serves two crucial functions: holding the solar panels and storing the dinghy. It was custom-built just before we set sail from Poland, and we wrote about the process in detail <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/winter-boat-upgrades-on-our-malo-39\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, with time, we\u2019ve come to realize that the arch <strong>does not meet our expectations<\/strong>. Both the design and execution leave much to be desired. While the fabricator had experience working with stainless steel, they had never built yacht structures before. As a result, the arch was supported in the wrong places, which caused significant vibrations while sailing. Even worse, within just six months, <strong>rust <\/strong>spots began to appear on the tubing\u2014meanwhile, other stainless-steel components on our yacht, some over 20 years old, showed no such signs of corrosion. Unfortunately, at the time of installation, we had no way to verify the quality of the materials used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, we would replace the entire arch, as it\u2019s the one element of our yacht we\u2019re least happy with. However, that would mean considerable costs and further modifications to the boat\u2019s structure\u2014new mounting holes, installation work, and so on. Instead, we opted for a practical solution: <strong>reinforcing <\/strong>the existing structure with the help of the stainless-steel specialist we mentioned in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/malo-39-winter-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part 1<\/a>. Together, we devised a plan to add diagonal braces and additional supports, significantly <strong>improving the arch\u2019s stability<\/strong>. While it will never be perfect, we\u2019ve managed to achieve a result we\u2019re satisfied with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the poor-quality stainless steel used in Poland, there\u2019s nothing more we can do\u2014aside from regular polishing and rinsing with fresh water to slow down corrosion.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_626d09-04 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_626d09-04 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_626d09-04\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_73cddf-81{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_73cddf-81 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-5518_73cddf-81 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39.jpg\" data-description=\"Added supports for better stability of the solar arch, Malo 39\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39.jpg\" data-id=\"5564\" class=\"wp-image-5564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Added supports for better stability of the solar arch, Malo 39<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1.jpg\" data-description=\"Added supports for better stability of the solar arch. In this photo you can also see the amount of rust appearing on the pipes despite frequent polishing.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1.jpg\" data-id=\"5563\" class=\"wp-image-5563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/solar-arch-on-Malo-39-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Added supports for better stability of the solar arch. In this photo you can also see the amount of rust appearing on the pipes despite frequent polishing.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_ffc50a-bf .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_ffc50a-bf .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_ffc50a-bf\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_c800f0-83\">Coppercoat Minor Fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our copper-based anti-fouling coating, <strong>Coppercoat<\/strong>, required some minor repairs. Small bulges and blisters appeared around the bow thruster area, which partially cracked during the underwater hull cleaning in-season, and then got further damaged due to pressure washing after haul out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although these were minor damages that didn\u2019t require immediate repair, the fact that the yacht was already in the yard, out of the water, made it the perfect opportunity to address them. A detailed description of the entire process can be found in a separate article, where we share our experiences with Coppercoat \u2013 you can find the link to it <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/coppercoat-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. We won\u2019t repeat the information here \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_15818f-a6 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_15818f-a6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_15818f-a6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_79709c-8c{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_79709c-8c alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-5518_79709c-8c kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat-.jpg\" data-description=\"Small bubbles that burst under pressure washing\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat--1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat-.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat-.jpg\" data-id=\"5254\" class=\"wp-image-5254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat--18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/coppercoat-.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Small bubbles that burst under pressure washing<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_34806c-41 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_34806c-41 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_34806c-41\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_be43a6-24\">Replacing the Drain Hoses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This winter, we finally got around to replacing all the drain hoses on our yacht. The main reason? Their age, along with the increasingly frequent issues with clogged sinks and drains. We\u2019ll spare you the details (and photos) of what we found inside after cutting them open\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest shock came from the toilet drain hose. We were genuinely surprised that it still worked at all. The 38 mm hose had become so severely clogged over the years that the remaining opening was narrower than a pinky finger, with the rest filled by rock-hard deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lesson learned! From now on, we\u2019ll be replacing hoses regularly\u2014every few years\u2014before they cause another headache.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_207d6e-f0\">Sealing Hatches and the Hard Dodger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every now and then, various parts of the yacht need <strong>resealing<\/strong>. By the end of the season, two of our windows had started leaking, and the culprit turned out to be old, degraded seals\u2014undoubtedly a result of the relentless Mediterranean sun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, the repair was straightforward. We removed the windows, thoroughly cleaned the frames, applied a fresh layer of sealant (Sikaflex 291), and reinstalled them. The first heavy rains of the season have already put our work to the test\u2014and we passed with flying colors!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_69ac59-d4 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_69ac59-d4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_69ac59-d4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_e0943d-bb{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_e0943d-bb alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-5518_e0943d-bb kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812.jpg\" data-description=\"Applying Sikaflex 291 to re-seal and re-install the hatch on Malo 39\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812.jpg\" data-id=\"5531\" class=\"wp-image-5531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-120812.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Applying Sikaflex 291 to re-seal and re-install the hatch on Malo 39<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_f827fe-30 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_f827fe-30 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_f827fe-30\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>hard dodger<\/strong> also needed sealing. The seals between the glass panels and the stainless-steel frame had deteriorated under UV exposure, crumbling at the slightest touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Removing the old sealant was quite the challenge, as tiny remnants were lodged in every crevice. After meticulously cleaning and degreasing the surface with acetone, we carefully masked off the glass and frame before filling the gaps with Sikaflex 295. Ideally, we would have used Sikaflex 296, which is specifically designed for mineral glass, but it was nearly impossible to find in small quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result? Surprisingly neat and tidy! That said, the hard dodger will need additional sealing in other areas, which we hope to tackle soon.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_b6614c-1c .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_b6614c-1c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_b6614c-1c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_d740ab-e3{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_d740ab-e3 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div 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kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115235-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115235.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115235.jpg\" data-id=\"5528\" class=\"wp-image-5528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115235-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115235-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115235-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115235-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115235.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115248.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115248-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115248.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115248.jpg\" data-id=\"5529\" 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https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-115304.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-124251.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-124251-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-124251.jpg\" 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https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-135918-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-135918-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-135918-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-135918-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-135918.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_eca4cc-f5 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_eca4cc-f5 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_eca4cc-f5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_a7a80a-75\">Preventive Maintenance On Malo 39<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_ff14f5-11\">Our Aviation Mindset at Sea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last category of work on the yacht involves <strong>preventive maintenance<\/strong>\u2014all the proactive measures we take to avoid failures at sea. If we\u2019re being honest, we\u2019re probably a little <em>too<\/em> proactive, a habit we\u2019ve carried over from aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, to the disbelief of others, we replace things that are still technically working. But we firmly believe this approach will pay off in the long run, ensuring trouble-free sailing. The phrase <em>\u201cIt\u2019s still working\u201d<\/em> just isn\u2019t enough for us!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_f92c81-e1\">Cutlass Bearing and Dripless Seal <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our key maintenance tasks this winter was <strong>replacing the cutlass bearing and servicing the dripless seal<\/strong>. As with many yacht systems, we had no records indicating if or when these components had last been serviced or replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We opted for a composite cutlass bearing. Works required removing the propeller, pulling out the shaft, ordering the correct-sized replacement, and installing the new one. Sounds simple? Not quite. As is often the case on boats, parts that have remained assembled for years can be incredibly difficult to dismantle. It seems someone used Loctite in places where it shouldn\u2019t have been applied. Fortunately, we were still able to replace the cutlass bearing without forcing parts to move. <br><em>For Malo 39 owners, the correct cutlass bearing size is <strong>35&#215;47.62 mm<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The dripless seal<\/strong>, on the other hand, was in a good condition, so we only replaced the seals. Malo used a different dripless seal than the popular Volvo or PSS systems. We couldn\u2019t find any servicing information\u2014not even the name of the manufacturer. In the end, we custom-made replacement seals with the help of a nearby seal shop.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_1ca6aa-91 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_1ca6aa-91 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_1ca6aa-91\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_71d104-3f{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_71d104-3f alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-5518_71d104-3f kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053.jpg\" data-description=\"Replacing the cutlass bearing required disassembling the whole shaft.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053.jpg\" data-id=\"5539\" class=\"wp-image-5539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142053.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Replacing the cutlass bearing required disassembling the whole shaft.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059.jpg\" data-description=\"With the shaft out, we also cleaned it well.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059.jpg\" data-id=\"5540\" class=\"wp-image-5540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-142059.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>With the shaft out, we also cleaned it well.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_79dd9e-7e .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_79dd9e-7e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_79dd9e-7e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_cd6fe7-02\">Ebersp\u00e4cher heating system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This winter, our <strong>Ebersp\u00e4cher <\/strong>heating system underwent a thorough service. The year before, we replaced a faulty temperature controller \u2013 we wrote about it <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/winter-boat-upgrades-on-our-malo-39\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. Now, it was time for a complete inspection and replacement of worn-out components to ensure the reliability of the system for the upcoming seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We pre-ordered a repair kit, expecting that the 22-year-old heating system would require many part replacements. After disassembling the unit, our assumptions were confirmed \u2013 the following parts needed replacement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>combustion chamber seals,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>glow plug (this part was not included in the standard repair kit),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>glow plug screen,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>heat exchanger seals,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>burner felt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire system was thoroughly cleaned of accumulated soot and dirt. Additionally, after inspection, we ordered extra parts \u2013 both for the current repair and for future maintenance, ensuring we have spares for upcoming service needs. If you are looking for spare parts, you can buy them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butlertechnik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the work was completed, the heating system works noticeably better \u2013 it ignites faster, runs more smoothly, and is more efficient. It has already been tested at the start of the season, and it will surely be invaluable up north!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_d7e280-05 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_d7e280-05 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_d7e280-05\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_089f62-5f{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_089f62-5f alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-5518_089f62-5f kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725.jpg\" data-description=\"Ebersp\u00e4cher heating system overhaul\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725.jpg\" data-id=\"5533\" class=\"wp-image-5533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-132725.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Ebersp\u00e4cher heating system overhaul<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-175140.jpg\" data-description=\"Broken combustion chamber seals in Ebersp\u00e4cher motor. \" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-175140-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-175140.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-175140.jpg\" data-id=\"5542\" class=\"wp-image-5542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-175140-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-175140-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-175140-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-175140-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-175140.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Broken combustion chamber seals in Ebersp\u00e4cher motor. <\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_18b9b7-ed .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_18b9b7-ed .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_18b9b7-ed\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_21684d-ad\">Boracol &#8211; Teak Maintenance on Malo 39<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As every year, we treated the entire teak deck with <strong>Boracol <\/strong>\u2013 a chemical agent that eliminates algae and growths that may develop in the wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We belong to the group of people who oppose oiling teak wood. The only maintenance we apply is washing with mild soap (or baby shampoo) and a soft brush. Once a year, we apply Boracol to prevent the growth of microorganisms inside the wood. We are very pleased with the results and do not plan to use any detergents, impregnators, or oils in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to use Boracol, remember to order it in advance \u2013 it\u2019s not available for private users in every country.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_f0d916-12\">Rig Inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we plan to replace our standing rigging next year, we still decided to carry out a thorough <strong>rig inspection<\/strong> this winter. Why? Our rigging is already 22 years old, and we have some demanding sailing challenges ahead this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result? After 22 years, the rigging still looks good! Of course, we know that appearance isn\u2019t everything. We can\u2019t see material fatigue, for example\u2014but we\u2019re confident that it\u2019s safe to sail with this standing rigging for another year. Additionally, working with professionals\u2014an experience we always try to actively engage in\u2014has taught us new details and nuances about rig maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_c87b6b-b6\">Fuel Tank Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside upgrading our fuel filter (which we wrote about in <a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/en\/malo-39-winter-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the first part<\/a>), we also thoroughly <strong>cleaned the fuel tank<\/strong> and removed any dirt and sediment that had accumulated at the bottom over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this, we used a hose with a hand pump attached to a steel rod, carefully moving it across the bottom of the tank to suction out contaminants. We removed about <strong>12 liters of fuel<\/strong>, continuing until the extracted fuel was completely clean.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_ebc3c6-64 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_ebc3c6-64 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_ebc3c6-64\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_b254ca-ce{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_b254ca-ce alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-5518_b254ca-ce kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225830.jpg\" data-description=\"We used a hose with a hand pump attached to a steel rod, carefully moving it across the bottom of the tank to suction out contaminants\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225830-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225830.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225830.jpg\" data-id=\"5546\" class=\"wp-image-5546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225830-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225830-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225830-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225830-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225830.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>We used a hose with a hand pump attached to a steel rod, carefully moving it across the bottom of the tank to suction out contaminants<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225834.jpg\" data-description=\"Dirt could be easily seen in the hose.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225834-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225834.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225834.jpg\" data-id=\"5547\" class=\"wp-image-5547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225834-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225834-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225834-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225834-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-225834.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Dirt could be easily seen in the hose.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-194852.jpg\" data-description=\"Pumped fuel bottles with dirt contamination at the bottom.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:683px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:149%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-194852-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-194852.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-194852.jpg\" data-id=\"5544\" class=\"wp-image-5544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-194852-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-194852-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-194852-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-194852-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-194852.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Pumped fuel bottles with dirt contamination at the bottom.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_d8cfaa-91 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_d8cfaa-91 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_d8cfaa-91\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the deep cleaning of the tank and the installation of a <strong>Racor filter<\/strong> have significantly improved the safety of our sailing. A reliable fuel system is a crucial aspect of yacht safety\u2014in emergency situations, the engine must work flawlessly. As sailors, we want to be sure that it won\u2019t fail us at a critical moment or shut down when we need it most. As Nigel Calder writes in the Bible for yacht owners <em>\u201cBoatowner\u2019s Mechanical and Electrical Manual\u201d<\/em>, the fuel system should be treated like a favorite child!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_630aad-fd\">Fuel and Water Inlet Seals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing the topic of engine reliability, it\u2019s worth paying attention to the fuel and water tank inlets&#8217; seals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a yacht owner or user, we highly recommend checking the condition of your fuel and water tank inlets seals <strong>right after reading this<\/strong>. These small components are easy to overlook while focusing on larger, more demanding projects. Yet, they play a crucial role\u2014a worn-out seal can allow water to enter the fuel tank, potentially leading to serious engine issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon inspecting our own seals, we discovered that all three were in terrible condition. Replacing them takes just a few minutes but can prevent costly and time-consuming problems down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For Malo 39 owners, the correct seal size is <strong>36&#215;2.5 mm<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_d6f167-10\">Hull Polishing Malo 39<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The hull repair we mentioned earlier led to an unplanned but rewarding additional task\u2014<strong>polishing the entire hull<\/strong>. Although it wasn\u2019t an urgent job, and the hull looked quite good already, the transformation after polishing was <strong>spectacular<\/strong>. It was only after completing the process that we truly appreciated how worthwhile it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond aesthetics, polishing and waxing <strong>effectively protect the gelcoat from environmental factors<\/strong>, so it\u2019s a good practice to repeat this process every <strong>2\u20133 years<\/strong>. And, let\u2019s be honest\u2014since we\u2019re sailing north, it\u2019s nice to keep looking good among the well-maintained Scandinavian boats!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polishing isn\u2019t exactly our favorite boat job\u2014in fact, I\u2019d say it ranks near the bottom of the list. We tackled it together, using an <strong>angle grinder with a polishing disc<\/strong> and a <strong>larger polisher <\/strong>designed for the task. We used <strong>Mirka\u2019s Polarshine 25<\/strong> compound. I won\u2019t lie\u2014two long days on scaffolding, with arms raised and heavy equipment in hand, were exhausting. But the final result made every bit of effort worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_1cabab-ac .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_1cabab-ac .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_1cabab-ac\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_f71555-99{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_f71555-99 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-5518_f71555-99 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"2\" data-columns-xl=\"2\" data-columns-md=\"2\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043.jpg\" data-description=\"Polishing whole hull as a long, 2-day job.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043.jpg\" data-id=\"5543\" class=\"wp-image-5543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-182043.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Polishing whole hull as a long, 2-day job.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822.jpg\" data-description=\"Before and after. Stern required polishing the most.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822-1024x1024.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822.jpg\" data-id=\"5545\" class=\"wp-image-5545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-203822.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Before and after. Stern required polishing the most.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_31fbed-ca .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_31fbed-ca .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_31fbed-ca\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Cinzel;color:#4d2d02;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5518_04f619-3b\">Winter Repairs and Maintenance on Malo 39 &#8211; Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That wraps up another season of endless maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on our Malo 39\u2014an unavoidable part of boat ownership. Well, at least for this winter! As soon as we set sail, the to-do list starts growing again. Such is the sailor\u2019s life\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we undoubtedly prefer sailing over boatyard work, we\u2019ve come to enjoy these projects. By now, we can handle most tasks ourselves, and the steep learning curve has finally leveled out. Our work is well-organized and usually follows the plan\u2014though, as always, everything takes longer than expected. But the most rewarding moment? Watching the yacht launch after a winter of hard work and seeing her float once again.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_d86af0-d0 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_d86af0-d0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_d86af0-d0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_ef529c-40{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 .kadence-blocks-gallery-thumb-item:hover .kb-gal-image-radius{box-shadow:4px 2px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-5518_ef529c-40 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-5518_ef529c-40 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511.jpg\" data-description=\"On the way to the water!\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511.jpg\" data-id=\"5527\" class=\"wp-image-5527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/tranquilitymare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/winterupgrades-091511.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>On the way to the water!<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_2adaf0-ce .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_2adaf0-ce .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_2adaf0-ce\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter maintenance <strong>round 3<\/strong> is already on the horizon, even as this season has just begun. But one thing remains unchanged: <strong><em>preparation is always the key.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_d56419-9c .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-5518_d56419-9c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-5518_d56419-9c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s start with the second part of our boatyard work, which we carried out during the winter of 2024\/2025 on our Malo 39. If you haven&#8217;t read the first part yet, we encourage you to check it out first \u2013 here, we described all the upgrades we made to our yacht. 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