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3. oktober 2023 · 16 min · 5K visninger
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The Colvik Victor 40 is a heavy-displacement, blue-water sailboat featuring a one-inch solid fiberglass hull.1:37 This specific vessel sat on the hard for seven years, during which time it flooded due to open port lights and a lack of bilge drainage.6:37 The interior suffered extensive water damage, including swollen cabin soles, moldy wood panels, and standing water in multiple isolated bilge compartments.6:15 The engine, a Thornycroft T154, was submerged and required a full overhaul, as did the seized windlass and the hydraulic Velvet Drive gearbox.10:42 Previous owners installed non-marine grade electrical wiring, which remains in place for low-amperage circuits.3:55 Despite the poor condition, the boat features a center-cockpit layout with a spacious aft cabin and a pilot house.13:35 The restoration process involved three months of intensive labor, including re-rigging the mast, replacing all running rigging, and running a dehumidifier 24/7 to address moisture.15:34 The vessel is now seaworthy.15:57
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