Sailing SV Delos · video

Hva denne videoen dekker

The crew of SV Delos performs extensive maintenance and upgrades on their boat while hauled out in Annapolis. Tasks include applying three coats of experimental, copper-free bottom paint from Triton Hull, which requires cleaning the hull with denatured alcohol and applying a specific barrier coat primer.0:23 The team also replaces their six-year-old AGM battery bank with new lithium batteries from Dragonfly Energy, utilizing a 24-volt series configuration.10:08 Additional projects include installing a new bow thruster, repairing a torn sail’s UV cover using a makeshift 24-volt power supply for a 220-volt sewing machine, and troubleshooting a backed-up holding tank.18:59 The crew logs 239 hours of labor, estimating a savings of $14,000 to $24,000 in professional yard fees.25:22 By performing the work themselves with the help of patrons, the crew prepares the vessel for a planned cruise through New England.

Mer fra Sailing SV Delos

Fit or FAIL 🫣 Building Our Own Aluminum Catamaran Pt. 85sep. 2026This Is Where It Gets INTERESTING…Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 84aug. 2026EVERY INCH COUNTS....Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 83aug. 2026FIRST TEST: The Last Dinghy We'll Ever Buy??? Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 82aug. 2026

Fra Sailing SV Delos – se kanalens båt, mannskap og alle analyserte videoer.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Én e-post med flåtens beste funn – øyeblikkene, båtene og historiene som er verdt din seertid. Skriv inn din egen adresse for å få din egen kopi.