BOATS BOATS BOATS
2 février 2024 · 19 min · 138K vues
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A singlehanded sailor refitting his boat, *Shadi*, at a marina in Bundaberg, Australia, performs extensive maintenance while dealing with interior water damage caused by a rainstorm.1:15 After leaving a porthole open, the owner discovers flooded bilges and saturated cabin areas, necessitating a deep cleaning and repainting of the interior.7:58 Maintenance tasks include removing the anchor chain to clear the chain locker, installing a new galley faucet, and applying 85% phosphoric acid to treat rust.9:51 The sailor also prepares to replace an echo sounder transducer, a job requiring the removal of external filler and fairing from the hull to access the unit from below.15:15 While working, he inspects neighboring vessels in the yard, noting the benefits of skeg-protected rudders and three-quarter keels for preventing rope entanglement.6:16 He emphasizes the importance of securing a quick-release emergency anchor chain attachment point that remains accessible under load.10:53 The project concludes with the sailor preparing to address a foot infection caused by exposure to silty, bacteria-laden harbor ground while working under the hull.17:54
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