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You will NOT BELIEVE what we do to this NEW Boat 🤤@Highfield Boats
June 26, 2023 · 10 min · 28K views
What this video covers
Jordan customizes a Highfield Patrol 460 to serve as a dedicated dive tender.0:39 The refit replaces a previous 60-horsepower engine with a significantly more powerful outboard to increase speed and hauling capacity.1:23 Modifications include adding extra rubber rub rails for protection and installing a reinforced pole for towing.1:46 The electronics suite features a Garmin GPSMAP 953XSV chartplotter with 3D sonar for locating reefs and shipwrecks.2:53 To improve dive logistics, the crew installs widely spaced tank holders that allow divers to gear up while tanks remain secured.4:13 Safety and utility upgrades include a VHF radio, a Fusion sound system, and a Maxilume 60 floodlight mounted on the wake tower.7:11 Underwater blue lights provide visibility for night dives and attract marine life.8:04 A 100-amp-hour Battle Born lithium battery powers the expanded electrical system.9:25 A Mantis Marine anchor provides holding security when the tender is left unattended on sandbars.4:43
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