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On the Dock in Cherbourg
9 February 2026 · 17 min · 2K views · Cherbourg
Swan yacht glows at night in Cherbourg harbor
What this video covers
The host of a Volvo 60 refit project in Cherbourg, France, details ongoing maintenance and design planning while touring the local marina. The project involves installing two new 24-volt bilge pumps and float switches after a thorough cleaning of the bilge.1:40 To assist with weather tracking, the host replaced a failed digital barograph with a smartphone app, noting that dedicated marine units often cost significantly more than the £1.99 software equivalent.3:47 The host consults with a rigger to plan modifications to the boat's fore triangle, aiming to replicate the structural efficiency of Volvo 65 and Open 60 rigs.10:19 By analysing nearby vessels, including a Swan and various custom French yachts, the host evaluates different bowsprit configurations, bobstay reinforcements, and permanent inner forestay setups for heavy-weather sail handling.8:48 The host emphasises that these design choices must balance the boat's racing heritage with the practical requirements of long-distance, offshore-capable sailing.
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