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Final check! Will the paint job work on the second attempt? Long-distance adventures / Sailing
5 January 2024 · 23 min · 2K views · Ferragudo
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 catamaran Suria completes a series of refit projects while hauled out in a shipyard in Ferragudo, Portugal.0:29 Major tasks include repainting the port hull to match the starboard side using original paint, refurbishing the rudder quadrants by removing rust and applying Hammerite, and replacing rotted plywood in the anchor locker.0:29 The crew installs two 150-watt SunPower high-voltage solar panels on the railing, replacing the existing lifelines with 25mm steel tubing for mounting.9:08 Additional maintenance includes repairing the shortwave antenna, installing retractable wheels on the dinghy, and sewing new cockpit enclosure side panels.7:45 During the relaunch via Travelift, a gust of wind pushes the bow toward a concrete pier, requiring an emergency reverse manoeuvre to avoid collision.18:29 Once back in the water, the crew troubleshoots a malfunctioning diesel heater and an overheating generator, both of which are restored to working order.19:22 The refit concludes with the vessel successfully floating in the waters near Ferragudo.19:06
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