2 MONTHS OF HARD WORK, BUT WHAT WILL SHE THINK??? | Sailboat Refit 2, Ep 218
24 February 2021 · 14 min · 54K views · Pangkor
What this video covers
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe continues a two-month refit while hauled out at a boatyard in Pangkor, Malaysia, due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.0:45 Work focuses on interior aesthetics and structural repairs, including applying multiple coats of varnish to woodwork and repainting interior surfaces.1:21 To address previous deck rot, the owner hires a contractor to repair delamination on the port side and seal a leaking window using epoxy and fiberglass cloth.4:24 The refit also includes installing new, ergonomically designed saloon cushions to improve comfort for long-term living and laptop use.12:22 The crew upgrades their electrical system by replacing two 160-watt flexible solar panels with three 180-watt SXX panels, bringing total solar capacity to nearly one kilowatt.6:40 While preparing to relocate to Penang for the birth of their child, the crew clears out excess gear, including rigging slings and chain blocks, by hosting a dockside giveaway.5:54 The vessel remains on the hard stand for completion of bottom painting and final varnish coats upon their return.3:12
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