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STORM MARTINHO hit our new boat! Big [Ep. 87]
28 March 2025 · 33 min · 42K views · Portugal
What this video covers
Supernova, a new-to-the-crew vessel, survives a severe storm while tied to a concrete wall in a Portuguese harbor. Sustained winds reach 40 knots with gusts exceeding 50 knots, creating 1.5-meter waves that batter vessels against the wall.7:36 The crew secures Supernova with multiple redundant dock lines and uses sections of hose as chafe protection.2:53 They also deploy large fenders to prevent damage from the adjacent monohull.7:24 During the storm, nearby anchored boats drag their moorings, and one vessel runs aground on a beach.19:48 Following the weather event, the crew installs a custom shore power cable to share electricity with their neighbor, powering their onboard fridges and Victron inverters.23:02 The crew notes that the local fishing fleet remained in port, indicating the severity of the forecast.22:25 They continue to evaluate boat registration options and perform maintenance tasks while acclimating to the new vessel's systems.31:30
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