WORK HARD PLAY HARD! | Salvage boat repairs | Episode 97
14 February 2021 · 15 min · 487K views · West Palm Beach
What this video covers
Colin and his crew continue the restoration of their salvage Lagoon 450 by removing an engine to clear space for fiberglass repairs in the engine room.1:04 They disconnect the battery cables, shower drive, raw water lines, wiring harness, fuel lines, and coolant lines to extract the unit.1:16 Following the successful creation of a mold from a donor 2016 Fontaine Bejaud Helio 44, the team uses a reciprocating saw to cut out the damaged rear section of the Lagoon 450 to prepare for a dry fit of the new mold.3:17 Separately, the crew assists in a boat transfer by towing two catamarans from the Bahamas into a mooring in West Palm Beach.6:12 During the tow, they manage the vessels through an inlet at sunset, adjusting tow lines and using a tire as a fender to prevent damage in shallow water.10:13 They secure the boats to a mooring and install a solar light as required by the Coast Guard.11:52 The crew later takes a day off to go free diving and enjoy a barbecue.14:15
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