BURIED YACHTS IN FIJI
28 April 2023 · 17 min · 158K views
What this video covers
Barry Perrins prepares for departure from Fiji after completing boat maintenance and provisioning.16:04 The work includes charging batteries with an additional lead and fuelling the vessel in a hot, stagnant basin.4:44 The local practice of burying yachts in pits serves as a cyclone protection strategy, though the structural integrity of such vessels often remains questionable.6:25 When inspecting steel boats, visible corrosion typically represents only 25% of the total damage, with the remaining 75% hidden beneath the surface.8:49 The marina area contains various vessels, including a Super Maramu 2000, which has been sold and awaits a new owner.12:53 Rick assists with final tasks before the boat departs the port.5:03
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