PREPARING TO CROSS OCEANS! | Replacing our Standing Rigging... Ep 356
May 24, 2024 · 18 min · 35K views · Phuket
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-ft sailboat Nandji - Frothlyfe completed a month-long refit in a Thai boatyard to prepare for an Indian Ocean crossing.0:29 The primary project involved replacing the entire standing rigging with Hammer Pro compact strand wire, which the crew selected for its increased strength, reduced stretch, and lower weight compared to the vessel's previous 1x19 and die-form wire.3:25 During the mast-out process, the crew added a turnbuckle to the inner forestay to allow for proper tensioning and upgraded the forestay pin size from 12mm to 14mm at the masthead.14:24 Additional refit tasks included dustless blasting and antifouling the hull, as well as sanding and resealing the teak deck.1:24 The crew also removed HF radio fittings to simplify the rig, opting for satellite-based communication instead.15:39 After re-stepping the mast, the crew tuned the rig and departed the marina for local islands to test the new setup before continuing to Langkawi for final installations, including a wind vane and washing machine.17:34
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