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A group of students acquired a sailboat for free after the original engine failed and are currently completing a full interior and systems refit.0:27 The project involves replacing all electrical wiring and plumbing, with the crew sourcing components from eBay to manage costs.1:34 The boat currently lacks stanchions, but the team intends to complete the deck work and structural repairs to make the vessel seaworthy.0:46 The owners, who work at the marine retailer Maritim, gained experience through their employment while performing the restoration over a two-month period.1:19 During the initial delivery from Fredrikstad before Easter, the crew faced 4-degree Celsius temperatures and 9-meter-per-second winds, requiring the use of three different engines—an inboard, a borrowed short-shaft outboard, and a purchased long-shaft outboard—to complete the transit.3:04 The team plans to use the boat for day trips and a two-week summer cruise along the Norwegian coast, potentially reaching Lyngør, depending on travel restrictions.2:26

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