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Fires, Near Drowning & Sailing a Brand New Island Packet | Ep. 7
24 June 2023 · 18 min · 1K views · St. Petersburg
What this video covers
A technician at The Yacht Rigger in Saint Petersburg, Florida, details the keel removal process for a vessel, noting the use of multiple lines and trucker hitches to stabilize the weight during the drop.0:59 The shop also performs a gas-to-electric repowering on a 1990s Sea Ray, installing custom-welded engine mounts and a dual-motor controller to eliminate the need for a generator.7:42 During the week, a crew member nearly drowned after falling off a dock while wearing a 90-pound Milwaukee tool backpack; the bag’s water-resistant zippers trapped air, providing temporary buoyancy before the bag began filling with water and acting as an anchor.6:00 Separately, the shop unboxed a carbon fiber OC tender and observed a fire-damaged vessel being towed into the marina.2:20 The episode concludes with a tour and sea trial of a new Island Packet 439, highlighting the vessel's U-shaped galley, Pullman berth, and Selden synchronized in-mast furling system.12:07 Modern Island Packet designs offer improved sailing performance compared to older, heavier models.17:12
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