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⛵️Hurricane-damaged DIY catamaran. Our final move. She's as wide as the road! Ep 641
August 10, 2025 · 20 min · 111K views · Bridgeton, Neuse River, North Carolina
What this video covers
Mads and Ava relocated their 44-foot DIY catamaran, Spiffy, from Florida to North Carolina to continue a major refit.▶ 0:11 The process began with a haul-out at Bridgeton Boatworks, where the boat was loaded onto a hydraulic trailer operated by a professional transport crew.▶ 4:05 Moving the wide vessel required a police escort and two support vehicles to navigate narrow roads, low-hanging branches, and a tight bridge crossing.▶ 8:35 The boat was successfully delivered to Triton Yachts in Oriental, North Carolina, for long-term storage and workspace setup.▶ 12:11 Post-transit inspections revealed minor damage to one propeller and significant wear on the anodes, which the owners plan to address once the tool trailer and workshop equipment arrive from Florida.▶ 18:05 Future project priorities include repairing deck cracks, addressing structural damage on the starboard hull, and sandblasting the hull to inspect for air pockets below the waterline.▶ 17:21 Professional transport logistics and careful route planning are essential when moving wide-beam vessels over public roads.
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