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NEW DINGHY
August 10, 2025 · 29 min · 6K views · Spain
What this video covers
The crew of a sailboat docked in Spain replaces their damaged dinghy with a Seatech Pro Adventure 240, a 2.42-meter inflatable tender featuring a rigid aluminum V-hull.▶ 15:25 The new dinghy weighs 39 kilograms and includes three air chambers, an aluminum bench seat, and a protective rubber strake along the bottom.▶ 15:25 During installation, the owner mounts retractable transom wheels to the aluminum transom, requiring precise drilling and sealing with silicone to accommodate the hull's welded seams.▶ 20:43 The dinghy is rated for a maximum 5-horsepower outboard motor.▶ 18:46 Additionally, the crew installs universal velcro straps to organize and secure heavy mooring lines and hoses on board.▶ 26:02 The replacement process, facilitated by the marine retailer SVB, took five days to complete while the vessel remained in port to avoid heavy winds reaching 40 knots.▶ 28:41 A rigid aluminum hull provides superior mechanical resistance and stability compared to soft-bottom inflatable models.▶ 10:41
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