Sailing Supernovavídeo
Fixing everying we can think of on this boat [Ep. 148]
29 de maio de 2026 · 47 min · 20K visualizações
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of a Sunreef 62 performs a series of maintenance and upgrade projects while preparing to depart St Martin for the BVI.37:55 To improve dinghy handling, they replace soft shackles with high-load hardware and install a custom, multi-line painter system featuring shock-absorbing bungee cords and Dyneema backups for secure towing and dockside tie-ups.0:04 They also install a custom-fitted ladder to assist guests boarding from the water.0:55
Structural maintenance includes re-bedding a loose Sunreef logo with SikaFlex and through-bolting a broken hatch handle that was previously held only by adhesive.15:22 To centralize scuba operations, the crew converts a storage locker into a dedicated dive room by installing a custom-cut shelf and wiring an electric scuba compressor.14:17 The shelf installation involves using plastic washers to prevent galvanic corrosion between aluminum brackets and stainless steel fasteners.32:58 The crew also cleans residual silicone from deck hatches to address persistent leaks.22:43 Proactive maintenance on aging boat components prevents the loss of hardware overboard.
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