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A two-year refit transformed an abandoned 42-ft Wharram Pahi catamaran from a sunken, rot-damaged hull into an ocean-capable vessel.0:01 The project began with structural repairs to the hulls and beams, including fiberglass reinforcement of butt joints and the construction of custom engine sleds for two-stroke outboards.8:08 The owner replaced the original rigging with Dyneema stays and fabricated L-shaped steel backing plates to reinforce the mast chainplates against the bulkheads.18:47 After initial sea trials in the North Sea, including a 60-mile passage from the Wadden Islands to IJmuiden, the boat underwent further cosmetic and structural upgrades, such as deck repairs and the installation of a Naughty Next Autopilot.20:13 The vessel successfully completed a passage from Amsterdam to A Coruña, Spain, crossing the Bay of Biscay.26:38 Future plans include a second refit to prepare the catamaran for an Atlantic crossing.28:00

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