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Transforming a Ship: Our Exciting New Refit Project Revealed! | S2. Ep.12

14 de abril de 2024 · 14 min · 8K visitas · Luganville

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The crew of the ex-Vendee Globe Open 66 *NV* abandoned plans for a passage from Luganville, Vanuatu, to Indonesia following a series of mechanical failures involving the gearbox, generator, and watermaker.1:34 After deciding to pivot to a new project, the crew acquired a former racing boat for an eco-friendly transport conversion.0:18 They selected a shipyard in Luganville for the refit, noting the facility’s historical origins as a Japanese military port and subsequent use by Taiwanese fishing interests.3:12 The yard features a sandblasting machine and a specialized system for hauling deep-draft vessels using large inflatable cylinders to lift the hull for shallow-water access.3:30 The crew intends to perform extensive steel work and hull preparation on the new project boat at this site.5:06

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