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Solo Atlantic Prep Gone Wild: Mast Removal Disaster!
19 April 2026 · 15 min · 918 views · Salamina Municipal Unit, Greece
Giuseppe inspects dented mast as crane lifts it on dock
What this video covers
Giuseppe prepares his sailboat, Maruzza, for an upcoming ocean crossing while living in a boatyard in Salamina, Greece.0:21 He travels to Piraeus to source hardware and repair a worn-out section of the boom fitting, using insulating paste between aluminum rivets and the boom to prevent electrolytic corrosion.4:26 The primary maintenance task involves unstepping the mast for inspection and rigging replacement.6:53 During the removal process, a crane operator struggles to lift the mast, which remains stuck on deck.8:45 When the mast finally breaks free, it swings violently and strikes the hull, causing a minor dent near the masthead.9:02 Giuseppe inspects the damage and determines the structural integrity remains intact.9:58 He also demonstrates a method for measuring new standing rigging by anchoring the old cable between two nails driven into the ground to ensure an exact length match.11:50
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