Catamaran Mistertong video
#263 A few more helping hands for the final touches...
17 October 2026 · 36 min · 14K views · Martinique
What this video covers
A catamaran owner performs final maintenance and hull repairs while hauled out for a refit. A naval architect inspects the standing rigging, confirming the tension is acceptable after the owner previously adjusted the chainplates.1:59 The inspection reveals the mainsail halyard is damaged in two spots, requiring future replacement.2:58 The owner services both engines, confirming they start reliably and the saildrives engage correctly in forward and reverse.5:35
Work on the hull involves grinding out rusted screw holes around the portlights, applying filler, sanding, and painting with a two-part polyurethane system.6:31 The owner coordinates with the marina to remove a perimeter fence blocking the travel lift path, confirming a launch date is imminent.17:20 The crew also plans to apply non-skid coating to the sugar scoops while the vessel remains on the hard to avoid safety hazards once back in the water.16:27 The project concludes with the successful removal of the yard fence, clearing the path for the boat to return to the water.23:00
Rigging tension and hull finish quality are critical for long-term reliability after a major refit.
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