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Abandoned $6M Helicopter Catamaran Sailboat (Full Tour)
9 de novembro de 2023 · 42 min · 23K visualizações
O que este vídeo aborda
HeliCat is an 80-foot custom sailing catamaran originally built in 2012 and later modified with an extendable aft helipad and dedicated helicopter fueling systems.0:11 The vessel features a fiberglass hull, a 5-foot water draft, and an air draft of approximately 75 feet.0:16 Notable design elements include a retractable bow ladder for beach access, a sliding helipad track, and a powered, track-mounted windlass.3:06 The interior includes a galley with integrated waste disposal, a master cabin, and a dedicated office space.27:32 The boat spent six years on the hard before being acquired by a new owner for a planned conversion into a day charter vessel, which will involve removing the helicopter-related infrastructure.0:48 The catamaran lacks a traditional backstay, utilizing tensioning stays instead.10:37 While the vessel was designed for heavy-duty aerial support, the structural additions significantly altered the original waterline and displacement.14:11
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