Sailing Catalpa · vidéo

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The crew of Catalpa installs a Mantis navigation light on their tender to improve nighttime visibility and safety.3:21 The light features a solar-charged battery and mounts via suction cups or a permanent bolt through the outboard motor housing.6:30 To address storage constraints in their Highfield tender, the crew also utilizes a Mantis folding anchor that disassembles into two pieces.7:55

During a refit period in Mexico, the crew replaces their boom vang to accommodate an in-furling boom system.9:19 The installation requires tapping new holes in the boom track using a 5/16 tap and securing the hardware with stainless steel bolts.10:46 The crew also coordinates a cross-border pickup of a new Precision mainsail, walking across the border to retrieve the sail from a friend to avoid potential customs delays.15:39 These upgrades prepare the vessel for relaunch after an eight-month maintenance period.17:12

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