Sailing Supernovavidéo

A MAJOR CHANGE TO OUR SAILBOAT! [Ep. 37]

12 avril 2024 · 23 min · 11K vues · Chiapas Marina

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The crew of the catamaran Supernova, currently docked at Chiapas Marina in Mexico, executes four major interior storage modifications to improve organization and accessibility.0:14 To reach previously inaccessible voids, they cut a new fiberglass access hatch into a cupboard near the galley.0:48 They also install a custom shelf above the washing machine, designed to hold stackable storage baskets.4:45 To accommodate a new shelf in the starboard hull, they replace an existing 3/4-inch sink drain through-hull with a 1 1/2-inch (38 mm) fitting, allowing for a larger hose and better drainage.10:00 Finally, they convert a former ice chest into a multi-level storage locker by installing internal shelving supports and dividers.16:24 The crew uses butyl tape for watertight seals on the new hatch and secures wooden shelf supports with screws and fiberglass.3:17 These projects aim to provide dedicated storage locations for items like oil jugs and canned goods, which previously lacked fixed stowage.16:29 Proper pre-drilling and template-guided hole sawing prevent damage to the fiberglass hull during the installation of the new through-hull and hatch.12:23

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