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Squib's Refit - Summary and 2025 Preview /100
2 January 2025 · 39 min · 1K views
What this video covers
After seven seasons of sailing, the owners of the 40-year-old vessel Squib initiated a comprehensive refit to address structural ageing, leaks, and outdated systems.0:25 The project focused on sealing the deck-to-hull joint and replacing window seals, which had deteriorated and allowed water to damage interior storage areas and clothing lockers.2:50 To improve living conditions, the crew removed the saloon ceiling to increase headroom and redesigned the galley and bathroom layouts.5:08 Electrical systems were completely overhauled, replacing original 1980s-era wiring with organised conduits to improve accessibility and troubleshooting.10:30 A new stainless steel stern arch replaced a makeshift galvanised pipe structure, providing a mounting platform for increased solar capacity to support a larger lithium iron phosphate battery bank.18:43 The owners also filled and laminated the bilge cavities to prevent water accumulation.7:26 Reflecting on the three-year process, the crew noted that failing to strip the boat entirely at the start hindered progress and that the project timeline significantly exceeded initial estimates.21:21 The vessel is scheduled for relaunch in August 2025 for a planned voyage from the Danube to Greece.26:19
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