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BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING - HURRICANE DAMAGED CATAMARAN REPAIR
22. september 2024 · 15 min · 63K visninger · Grenada
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A catamaran sustained significant hull damage and a broken keel after a container collision during Hurricane Beryl.0:27 Repairs are underway to restore the vessel for long-term liveaboard use.Watch Because the yard lacks electricity, the owner is installing a 1500-watt Zantrex inverter to power 110-volt tools, utilizing marine-grade wiring, heat-shrink connectors, and a 120-amp circuit breaker.1:39 Surface preparation involves sanding down to the gel coat to ensure a smooth finish, with an adjustable-speed grinder used sparingly to avoid damaging the underlying fiberglass.10:04 Separately, the owner sold his previous boat, Limonada, to a new owner, Mark, and gifted him a Mantus anchor to assist with his transition into sailing.12:13 The owner also replaced the boat's PVC dinghy with a hypalon model, citing superior durability in Caribbean conditions.6:26 Crew member Dan is departing the project to return to law school in Colombia.8:06 The owner continues the structural restoration of the damaged catamaran while preparing for future solar-powered operations.8:39
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