Project Brupeg · video

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The 10-year rebuild of the former fishing trawler *Brupeg* continues with several mechanical and structural upgrades to prepare for upcoming coastal and international voyages.0:22 The crew is installing two new 24-volt winches, each with a 6-tonne lifting capacity and Dyneema line, to manage the vessel’s stabilizer wings.0:50 These winches feature ratcheting mechanical brakes to prevent heat buildup and potential rope failure during deployment.2:09 Plans are underway to weld davits to the stern for easier dinghy and Laser sailboat transport, while a crane donated for the wheelhouse roof will facilitate lifting a future dive tender.15:44 Engine room improvements include wrapping the generator exhaust to manage heat and installing a custom-welded coolant expansion tank to reduce stress on keel-cooling pipes.17:29 Additionally, the vessel’s "BruNet" control system is transitioning from a prototype board to a production-ready unit, enabling future vegetable oil fuel conversion.20:40 The crew is also preparing for a potential coral reef mapping and technical diving project in Indonesia, which may require the construction of a specialized diving platform or elevator.22:52

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