Catamaran Mistertong · video

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The crew of a catamaran anchored in Le Marin, Martinique, performs deck repairs and windlass maintenance during a period of high winds and squalls reaching 35–38 knots.5:50 The owner repairs stanchion bases by filling holes with epoxy resin and fiberglass to prevent water ingress, opting for this method over mechanical fasteners to ensure a clean, sealed finish.4:13 The project includes installing new lifelines and relocating windlass control switches from the exposed deck to the interior to protect them from UV damage and moisture.6:35 The boat maintains three anchor-retrieval systems: a wired remote, a wireless remote, and the primary deck-mounted switches.14:30 Despite a mishap where fresh resin was tracked across the deck, the crew completes the repairs and prepares the vessel for departure.10:36 The team monitors weather windows for an upcoming passage, noting that current wind conditions remain challenging for transit.21:36

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