Inside the FPB 78 GREY WOLF II MCA Category 0 Seacock Refit | Owner & Expert Interview
12 de marzo de 2026 · 8 min · 2K visitas · Bertham
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The FPB 78-2 *Grey Wolf II* is undergoing a refit in the United Kingdom to maintain its MCA Category 0 certification ahead of new 2027 regulatory requirements.0:25 The primary technical upgrade involves replacing all existing plastic engine room valves with custom-made stainless steel valves sourced from Italy.2:31 Because the new metallic valves differ in shape and size from the original components, the refit team must relocate the generator inboard to provide sufficient installation space and ensure proper flange mating to the hull.7:16 Additional compliance work includes rewiring navigation lights for three-hour emergency battery operation, installing a dedicated fire pump, adding a second EPIRB and SART, and updating the safety management system to include a cyber security manual.5:18 The vessel remains under the supervision of MeCal, the original certifying authority.6:34 While most existing yachts will fail to meet the 2027 Category 0 standards, *Grey Wolf II* retains its certification through these proactive structural and safety modifications.4:25
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