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Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 6 - Your questions answered | EP 224
October 23, 2022 · 15 min · 89K views · Chesapeake Bay
What this video covers
Paul and Sheryl Shard are building a custom 49-foot aluminum expedition sailboat, the Orion 49, at a shipyard in the Netherlands.0:06 The couple chose aluminum for its structural strength, which is necessary for planned high-latitude voyages to Svalbard, and for the ability to customize the hull design.2:16 Specifically, they modified the aft sections to increase buoyancy and accommodate a solar arch.3:38 The hull uses 5083-series aluminum, which resists seawater corrosion through natural oxidation and requires sacrificial anodes for protection.8:45 The build process involves an epoxy-coated hull below the waterline, with the vessel currently transitioning from the aluminum fabrication shop to the paint facility.13:22 Future stages include installing a hybrid electric powertrain and interior systems, with a target completion date of next July.13:31 The Shards continue to host "sail away" training weeks on chartered vessels while awaiting the new boat's delivery.9:26
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