Catamaran Mistertong video

#262 Installing the cleats on our davit

13 October 2026 · 24 min · 11K views

What this video covers

The owners of the catamaran Mistertong prepare for relaunch after a prolonged period of being hauled out, focusing on final maintenance tasks and organizing the vessel. The crew installs two plastic cleats on the stern arch to secure the dinghy lines, using a drill, a tap to thread the aluminum, and Tef-Gel to prevent galvanic corrosion between the stainless steel screws and the aluminum structure.8:26 Maintenance efforts include charging the engine batteries, though the starboard battery fails to hold a charge and triggers an error on the charger, indicating a likely need for replacement.10:45 The crew also plans to refill water tanks, run the engines, and sand and paint the exterior hull sides before the boat returns to the water.4:34 A legal dispute involving a fence blocking their access to the water has been resolved in their favor by a judge, though the crew awaits the physical removal of the barrier to determine their exact launch date.17:07

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