A BOAT WITH WHEELS ON SURVIVOR ISLAND
1 March 2024 · 19 min · 71K views
What this video covers
Maintenance work on a sailboat in a boatyard includes painting the hull, varnishing the cabin sole, and troubleshooting a non-functional boom vang.13:41 The owner removes the cockpit cover to facilitate a crane lift and performs a deep clean of the vessel after two months of yard-induced dust.15:17 A friend assists in re-threading a main halyard by climbing the mast in windy conditions after the line was accidentally pulled out.15:45 The owner also visits the town of 1770 in Australia to ride in a LARC (Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo) vehicle, an ex-military amphibious craft, and visits a nearby historical site associated with Captain Cook.4:16 Additional yard activities include observing the launch of a Hanse 315 equipped with an electric propulsion system.18:19 The owner is also transitioning into music production, recording vocals on the boat for a new track.12:04
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