Sailing Uma · vidéo

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The crew of the 50-year-old sailboat Uma is stripping the vessel's original aluminum mast to prepare for a complete rebuild.1:12 After transporting the spar to the shipyard, they removed all standing and running rigging, including the roller furler, VHF antenna, and various deck hardware.5:11 The project involves inspecting all tangs, bolts, and flanges for corrosion or cracks, filling unused holes, and replacing the entire standing rig.3:12 The crew also plans to relocate the traveler forward to the cabin top to accommodate a new dodger, which will allow reef lines and the mainsheet to lead directly to the cockpit.5:57 Future work includes learning to weld aluminum to fabricate a new boom.8:49 Separately, the crew reorganized their 20-foot shipping container workshop by installing five new heavy-duty racking systems.12:14 This upgrade provides dedicated storage for electronics, tools, fiberglass supplies, and marine plywood, creating a functional, mobile workspace for the ongoing boat refit.24:28

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