Is This One Of The Most Expensive Destinations in the World?? 😲 - (Episode 243)
14 January 2024 · 19 min · 237K views · Bora-Bora
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 450 catamaran Parlay Revival replaces their rusted anchor chain with 300 feet of half-inch Chromeox stainless steel chain to improve flaking in the anchor locker.1:07 During the installation, the owner repairs a stripped Allen bolt on the windlass by heating it to loosen the Loctite.1:49 While provisioning in Bora Bora, the boat sustains minor gel coat damage to the hull after a 15-knot crosswind pushes the vessel against a dock.16:57 The owner repairs the fiberglass by sanding the area, applying a mixture of gel coat and cover seal, and planning for a final color-matched finish.17:29 The crew navigates the shallow, reef-strewn waters of Bora Bora using visual markers and maintains their ground tackle with an Ultra anchor and a bridle to relieve windlass load.11:53 After departing French Polynesia, the crew prepares for a 1,500-mile passage to Tonga, adjusting to offshore conditions and welcoming new crew members.4:40
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