Catamaran Mistertong video
#54 Buying a fridge in sight…
16 November 2024 · 32 min · 14K views
What this video covers
Djé, Nad, and Loulou perform maintenance on their catamaran, Orion, while planning to replace their current refrigeration system. The crew repairs leaking portlights by removing, cleaning, and resealing them with fiberglass and mastic to ensure watertight integrity.0:16 They also address bolt-hole sealing, using fiberglass to create rounded, reinforced plugs that prevent water ingress.1:00
The team evaluates options for a new, more efficient refrigerator-freezer unit to replace their existing tabletop model.6:08 They measure the available space in the galley, considering a 1.15-meter-tall unit to maximize capacity without obstructing walkways or requiring structural modifications to the stairs.6:19 After attempting to transport a 1.67-meter-tall unit in a small Citroën C3, they determine the appliance is too large for the vehicle.27:46 They decide to order the refrigerator online for delivery directly to the pontoon rather than attempting to transport it themselves.29:35 Additionally, the crew tests new microphone setups and camera equipment to improve their video production capabilities while preparing for upcoming travel to the Grenadines.16:34
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