Sampson Boat Co · video

What this video covers

Leo Goolden and his crew launch the restored wooden yacht Tally Ho after a seven-year rebuild.26:42 Final preparations on the morning of the launch include installing the tiller, rigging, and clearing the deck.3:41 The team uses a travel lift to lower the vessel into the water, where it sits precisely on its calculated lines with minimal initial leakage in the bilge.20:00 The crew manages the transition to a secondary dock via a tow line to avoid starting the engine immediately.24:15 The boat displays stability and buoyancy upon entering the water, confirming the accuracy of the ballast and weight distribution calculations.26:30 The project concludes this phase with a celebration on the dock and the owner spending the first night aboard.24:20

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