Catamaran Mistertong · video

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The owners of the catamaran Mistertong return to their boat in Martinique following Hurricane Beryl to find the vessel sustained no damage.7:17 After traveling from Paris with their two children, the crew begins a series of maintenance projects, including the installation of a Starlink system.10:16 The primary technical task involves replacing a broken masthead navigation light.18:24 The owner fabricates a custom 3mm aluminum mounting plate to accommodate the new light, addressing the issue of galvanic corrosion between stainless steel fasteners and the aluminum mast by using insulating materials.22:42 During the repair, the owner utilizes a bosun's chair for mast work, noting it provides significantly more comfort than a standard climbing harness.31:16 He plans to use a halyard and a topping lift for redundant safety while working at the masthead.19:20 The project requires re-tapping damaged threads and adjusting the mounting hardware to fit the existing mast configuration.27:43 The crew intends to return to anchor once these repairs and equipment installations are complete.10:10

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