Sailing Parlay Revival · video

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The crew of the 45-ft catamaran Parlay Revival hauls the vessel at Port Whangarei Marine Center in New Zealand for an extensive refit before a planned passage to Fiji and Tonga.3:40 The maintenance list includes replacing 26 bronze through-hull fittings with composite True Design valves, which the crew discovers are severely degraded and prone to failure.8:03 Mechanics remove the problematic SD50 sail drives and install a donated SD60 unit, requiring the removal of the damper assembly.8:38 To address windlass failure caused by oil loss and internal damage, the crew installs a 1200-watt Maxwell windlass with an integrated chain counter and remote controller.17:20 The project also involves fabricating a replacement fiberglass vent using a plastic mold, installing Cyclops load sensors on the cap shrouds, and adding cabin storage shelves.9:27 The crew utilizes the yard's dedicated facilities for living aboard during the work period.5:32 Replacing aging through-hulls and mechanical components during a scheduled haul-out prevents catastrophic failure at sea.

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