Vie d'écume · video

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Christophe prepares his boat, Corail, for relaunching after a period of maintenance in a boatyard.2:40 Key tasks include installing two new 14-ton-rated components, replacing a corroded exhaust elbow on the heater, and applying three coats of antifouling paint to the hull.4:09 To reach the hull areas blocked by support stands, he moves the stands one by one while ensuring the vessel remains stable.10:05 He also troubleshoots a stalling issue on his dinghy outboard, suspecting an incorrect fuel octane mix.15:22 The relaunch involves a complex maneuver in reverse to exit the yard area against a strong current.17:45 Corail is successfully launched, and Christophe coordinates with other cruisers, including the crew of the boat La Belle Lurette, to prepare for mast stepping and border crossing procedures.18:55 The final preparations confirm the boat's steering alignment and engine readiness.18:11

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