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$2000 Ocean-Going Catamaran Transformation Timelapse - Sunken To Sailing in 28 Minutes.
December 31, 2025 · 28 min · 1.5M views
What this video covers
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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