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Broken Boat and Broken Crew [Ep. 112]
September 19, 2025 · 44 min · 51K views · Mondrago Nature Park, Mallorca
What this video covers
The crew of the 50-ft catamaran Supernova sails from Greece to Mallorca, Spain, to undergo a scheduled haul-out for maintenance.Watch During the transit, the vessel experiences persistent control issues with the starboard engine, forcing the crew to rely primarily on the port engine for maneuvering in tight quarters.9:39 Upon arrival at the boatyard, the crew discovers their water pump has failed, necessitating the purchase of a temporary replacement to flush the water maker.20:24 While working on the boat on the hard, the host sustains a metallic eye injury from debris, requiring professional medical removal of a rust fleck.34:40 The crew begins removing sun-damaged vinyl wrap from the hull using a heat gun and plastic blades, a process they estimate will take several days to complete.25:01 They utilize PredictWind to track nearby vessels, including the superyacht Koru.19:38 The haul-out provides a stable platform for repairs, though local boatyard regulations restrict work hours to before 7 p.m.28:34
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