Catamaran Mistertong video
#131 A Stopper Knot to hold our Catamaran
19 July 2025 · 48 min · 5K views · Sainte-Anne, Martinique
What this video covers
The owners of a catamaran anchored at Sainte-Anne perform maintenance and modifications while repositioning their vessel to reduce exposure to chop. To secure the anchor chain, they test a rolling hitch knot on the anchor rode, which holds effectively in windy conditions.0:06 The crew also fabricates a custom four-rod fishing rack from wood, designed to mount to the bimini ceiling in the cockpit.1:19 They prepare the mounting surface by sanding the fiberglass-over-extruded-polystyrene bimini and rerouting electrical wiring for the cockpit lighting.3:05 Additionally, the crew performs fiberglass repairs on a cockpit hatch, using a flap disc to remove imperfections before applying two coats of filler.6:19 Throughout the project, they utilize a portable power station to run high-draw appliances like a hair dryer and iron, noting its utility for charging power tool batteries.16:33 The crew also cleans rusted stanchion bases and prepares the boat for a short move to a sandy patch to improve anchorage comfort.11:34
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