Sailing KALLI · video

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KALLI, a 16.5-meter catamaran, undergoes extensive repairs in Darwin, Australia, following a reef strike that damaged the rudders and daggerboards.0:29 The crew removes the port-side rudder using a hammock-based lifting technique and repairs the damaged daggerboards by cutting away the bottom sections and applying new fiberglass.0:55 They commission new rudders from a local manufacturer, fabricated from 16-millimeter solid aluminum plate, and apply three coats of anti-foul paint.3:59 During the haul-out at Spatun Marine, the crew also replaces the propellers and installs multiple sacrificial anodes to prevent further corrosion.4:36 Additionally, they upgrade the electrical system by installing four new 440-watt solar panels on the cabin roof.2:47 After completing the repairs and reinstalling the hydraulic steering rams, the crew relaunches the vessel and refuels the diesel tanks in preparation for further cruising.18:29

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