BOAT FLIES OVER TABLE MOUNTAIN
19 September 2025 · 26 min · 59K views · Cape Town
Sailboat mast silhouetted against sunlit sky
What this video covers
Barry Perrins hauls his 13-ton steel Warrior 40, *Shaddy*, at the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town, South Africa, for a refit.0:17 The maintenance period includes hull cleaning, polishing, and repainting, alongside structural inspections for rust.1:21 During the haul-out, Perrins discovers a rust-induced hole in the hull and performs remedial repairs.5:38 He also addresses a persistent bilge odor caused by a leaking water tank that spilled its contents into the bilge.20:59 After completing the hull work, he replaces a faulty water pump, requiring a custom test rig to identify the pump's intake and outlet ports before final installation.24:22 The boat is returned to the water, where Perrins verifies the integrity of skin fittings and valves.18:00 The project concludes with the boat secured in the marina during 35-40 knot winds.18:33
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