Jakob Lang Sailing · video

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Jakob Lang completes a series of refit projects on his boat, Wolf, while it is in dry dock in the Netherlands.0:11 The primary tasks include installing a custom stern-mounted life raft cage, replacing interior hull insulation, and collecting a repaired spray hood from a local sailmaker.1:34 The life raft installation requires drilling into the hull and railing to accommodate the 40-kilogram canister, which was previously stored in the aft cabin.1:43 The insulation project involves stripping old cork-based hull liners, scraping away residual glue, and measuring, cutting, and bonding new insulation panels throughout the interior.7:01 Between work sessions, Lang visits the boat show in Tulln, Austria, to inspect new models, including the Beneteau Oceanis 350 and the Sunbeam 29.1.4:40 The refit concludes with the installation of the new hull covers on both the port and starboard sides.10:17 Careful measurement and iterative trimming are essential for achieving a precise fit for the new interior insulation panels.8:26

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