Distant Shores TVvidéo
Building an ALUMINUM Sailboat Pt 9 - Arctic Cruising: Will our New Boat Pass the Test? | EP 229
15 janvier 2023 · 14 min · 72K vues · Makkum
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Construction of the custom aluminum Orion 49 sailboat, *Distant Shores 4*, continues at the Gebröders Von Enkhausen yard in the Netherlands.0:02 The hull, framed and plated with 8mm aluminum, was turned upright in September 2022 to allow for deck fitting and the integration of structural components, including fuel and water tanks.1:48 The design features an interior helm station with 360-degree visibility, intended for high-latitude cruising.9:41 During the METS 2022 trade show in Amsterdam, the owners consulted with experienced cruisers regarding Arctic navigation and vessel requirements for regions like Svalbard.0:42 Recommendations for a Svalbard expedition include departing the Netherlands in May to reach Lofoten by June, then timing the crossing to Svalbard for July or August to avoid late-season weather.11:26 The vessel is scheduled to move from the metal shop to the paint shop for interior finishing.3:24
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