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Sail Life - The ultimate boat refit project!? 61 ft Deerfoot sailboat ⛵️
29 October 2023 · 22 min · 61K views
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Mads and Ava visit a 61-foot Deerfoot sailboat undergoing an extensive refit in a workshop setting.0:07 The project features heavy-duty construction techniques, including a custom-built hatch system that utilizes rollers and gaskets to ensure a secure, weather-tight seal.12:54 The vessel’s design incorporates a plant-skin construction with specialized coatings on both sides to eliminate air gaps and increase structural integrity.13:22 Mads, who previously completed a comprehensive refit of his own 1987 Warrior 38, Athena, including osmosis treatment, rudder fabrication via vacuum infusion, and interior reconstruction, evaluates the Deerfoot’s modifications.0:40 The owners, Tim and Vicky, manage the refit within a dedicated workshop space.20:39 Mads plans to return to Trinidad to continue his own DIY projects aboard Athena before preparing for a 3,000-nautical-mile passage to Maine.21:36
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