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On Deck: Aluminum, 12 Years On the Hard, Monohaull | Ep 1

23 November 2024 · 14 min · 121K views · St. Petersburg

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Ryan, a former IT professional and current employee at the Florida-based marine upfitting company The Yacht Rigger, has acquired a 35-foot aluminum Godrich monohull.5:44 The vessel has remained on the hard at Salt Creek Marina for approximately eight years.7:55 Despite the boat's age, it features standing rigging replaced four years ago, Anderson winches, a Tides Marine track, and a secondary storm track for a storm mainsail.9:23 The boat is powered by a Yanmar engine with 300 recorded hours.11:35 The vessel is equipped for high-latitude or rocky-anchorage cruising, featuring large line spools for shore-tie configurations and a stern anchor.9:00 Ryan intends to document the restoration and outfitting process of this project boat while receiving technical guidance from the staff at The Yacht Rigger.6:58 The interior remains in its original, uncleaned state, featuring a port-side double berth, a galley, and a navigation station.13:07

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