Sailing Supernovavideo

Tropical REFIT of 1986 catamaran (in 1 hour!) [Ep. 62]

4 ottobre 2024 · 58 min · 17K visualizzazioni

Cosa tratta questo video

The crew of the 38-ft Prout catamaran Supernova performs a series of maintenance and repair tasks during a two-week refit. To prevent bilge flooding, they install a one-way check valve in the bilge pump hose after an automatic pump failed due to sensor fouling.0:40 The crew also welds new stainless steel tie-down tabs for the dinghy and repairs a cabin door that previously obstructed the Starlink cable routing.16:22 Additional projects include replacing a stern light fixture, splicing marine-grade tinned wire for navigation lights, and mounting new speakers to the mast using 3D-printed covers.26:44 The crew also prepares for a passage to the San Blas Islands by transferring fuel from jerry cans to the main tank and installing a new jib.54:48 They note that stainless steel welds require passivation to prevent corrosion, and they emphasize the importance of running spare messenger lines when pulling new cables through a mast.37:20

Guarda su YouTube

Barche in questo video

Prout 38La loro barca

Altro da Sailing Supernova

We found the best secret spot! [Ep. 162]set 2026This place is a postcard! [Ep. 161]ago 2026We stole people from the beach [Ep. 160]ago 2026Above Deck, a day in the life [Ep. 159]ago 2026

Da Sailing Supernova — guarda la barca, l'equipaggio e ogni video analizzato del canale.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Una email con le migliori scoperte della flotta — i momenti, le barche e le storie che meritano il tuo tempo di visione. Inserisci il tuo indirizzo per riceverne una copia.

Segnala un problema