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Restoring an Old Sailboat: Have I LOST MY MIND?! - E001

19 de abril de 2023 · 11 min · 45K vistas · Bellingham

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Jon, a sailor with a background in small-craft sailing on 16-ft Hobie Cats in Vancouver, Canada, decides to purchase a Swan 458 located in Victoria, British Columbia.2:14 Inspired by John Kretschmer’s book *Sailing a Serious Ocean*, he commits to a major restoration project despite the vessel's unknown condition.3:09 The acquisition process involves a four-hour transit to Bellingham, United States, to complete customs procedures.5:38 Upon beginning the project, Jon drains the fuel and water tanks and removes exterior hardware to prepare the boat for extensive work.8:33 He acknowledges the daunting nature of the restoration while questioning the scale of the undertaking.8:47 The project focuses on stripping the vessel down to its core components to assess the necessary repairs.

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Liberty 458Su barcoSwan 48 - S&SRevisado

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