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THE BIG MOVE
1 September 2024 · 31 min · 6K views
What this video covers
A sailor prepares for permanent liveaboard life by outfitting a boat with custom storage and performing essential rigging repairs. To prevent the jib halyard from retracting into the mast after a mechanical failure, the sailor installs a stopper ball above the swage fitting.3:44 Because professional swaging services are unavailable, the sailor secures the cable with a mechanical screw-type fitting, reinforced with thread-locking fluid and heat-shrink tubing.4:32 The sailor also constructs custom shelving and partitions in the galley to secure cookware and provisions against movement during navigation.8:11 Additional maintenance includes installing an engine compartment air extraction fan to mitigate overheating.10:34 While organizing the vessel for the transition from land to sea, the sailor identifies a sail inventory discrepancy, confirming that a previously misidentified storm jib is actually a 18-square-meter number two jib.18:04 The transition concludes with the final move of household goods and provisions aboard the vessel.21:10 Proper stowage and securing of loose gear are critical for maintaining a functional living and sailing space.
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