Sam Holmes Sailingvídeo
Back in the water & back to work
19 de mayo de 2021 · 10 min · 39K visitas
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Refitting a boat involves a series of deck and interior tasks, beginning with mast work and sail installation.0:05 The process starts by climbing the mast using a paragliding harness and a budget-friendly ascender to attach the topping lift and a combination Windex-VHF antenna. After securing the boom to the gooseneck, the mainsail is fed onto the boom track and the mainsheet is routed through the blocks. Interior modifications include replacing table mounts with coat hooks, installing a dedicated trash bag system with screw-on snaps, and modifying floor hatch latches to prevent toe injuries. Technical upgrades involve 3D printing custom compass brackets and corner stabilizers using glow-in-the-dark filament. Additional projects include securing the anchor and air conditioner in the bilge with stainless steel ratchet straps, wiring bow and stern lights, and preparing for future international travel by organizing a collection of courtesy flags for the starboard spreader.
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