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Solo Atlantic Prep Gone Wild: Mast Removal Disaster!

19 de abril de 2026 · 15 min · 960 visitas · Salamina Municipal Unit, Greece

Giuseppe inspects dented mast as crane lifts it on dock

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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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