Sailing Magic Carpet · video

What this video covers

After a four-year refit, the crew launches their boat, Magic Carpet, which had remained out of the water for 15 years.1:19 A travel lift moves the vessel into the water, where the crew immediately inspects the through-hulls and engine room for leaks or structural issues.5:37 The boat sits slightly heavy on the bow, a condition attributed to the 400 feet of heavy chain stored forward.5:22 Following the launch, the crew performs a successful initial sea trial, testing the engine in both forward and reverse before motoring to a nearby slip.8:19 While the hull is now waterborne, the owners plan to return the boat to the yard during the winter to complete the electrical, rigging, plumbing, and heating systems.12:36 The current summer season serves as a period for testing systems and initial sailing adventures.12:48

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