Bigger IS Better | Pirate Ship S13E05
12 November 2021 · 15 min · 109K views
What this video covers
Refitting a 51-foot Formosa ketch involves extensive structural and hardware upgrades, including replacing the main mast’s keel-stepped plate with an adjustable Selden unit to allow for mast rake modifications.8:13 The crew also prepares the deck-stepped mizzen mast base by removing old plastic and wood components.9:04 To improve sail handling, the project includes installing two 55-size Lewmar self-tailing winches, which feature backing plates compatible with future electric motor upgrades.10:30 Additional modifications include fabricating a custom crow’s nest from a mast section and ordering a new bow roller from Mantis Marine to accommodate the vessel's bowsprit.5:16 The interior work focuses on painting the bilge area with Total Boat bilge paint to seal raw fiberglass and facilitate leak detection.7:40 The refit process requires careful management of fiberglass dust during demolition and precise communication regarding mast terminology to ensure structural integrity.3:49
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