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We have to leave 😬 (but let the upgrades begin!)
29 March 2026 · 24 min · 424K views · Lemmer
Sailor gestures as gyro stabilizer hangs above boat stern
What this video covers
The owners of an Otina Explorer prepare their vessel for a haul-out at the Friesland Maritime Yard in Limmer, Netherlands, to undergo major blue-water upgrades.0:25 With their Schengen area tourist visas expiring, the crew must vacate the boat and leave it in the yard's care for several weeks.Watch Planned modifications include installing a full cockpit enclosure to protect the aft-deck engine access and adding a gyroscopic stabilizer to improve motion in heavy seas.18:21 The crew evaluates the gyro installation by placing a frame template in the bilge, noting that the unit requires a reinforced base plate to handle high torque loads.20:45 Additionally, the owners seek solutions for their manual dinghy davit system, which currently lacks an efficient hoisting mechanism.16:43 Before departing, the crew removes the mast to allow the boat to fit inside the yard's shed and performs extensive cleaning to prevent maintenance issues during their absence.0:55
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