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Big Progress on the Old Project Catamaran | Wildlings Sailing
2 July 2021 · 29 min · 157K views
What this video covers
Restoration work on a 1975 catamaran focuses on structural repairs and deck outfitting. The crew reinforces four solar panels on the davits using L-shaped aluminum profiles and steel brackets to prevent flexing, ultimately achieving an output of 18.3 amps.18:44 Deck maintenance includes drilling out rotten core material to install new Bimini fittings, which are then sealed with epoxy and fiberglass.0:55 To improve interior ergonomics, the team cuts 17 centimeters off the saloon table to ease access.13:11 Additional projects include cleaning and shaping the skegs and rudders, testing an 8-horsepower Mercury outboard motor, and installing a new helm chair.26:09 The team also marks 50 meters of anchor chain with silver and blue indicators.1:58 The project highlights the iterative nature of boat refits, where material availability and structural challenges often require redesigning initial plans.11:34
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