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62 foot catamaran refit! We need to finish! [Ep. 115]
October 10, 2025 · 39 min · 36K views · Mallorca
What this video covers
The crew of the 62-foot catamaran Supernova performs an intensive hull and rudder refit at a boatyard in Mallorca.Watch To address significant hull damage and corrosion, the team hires local contractors for prep work while Yvette and Darcy manage painting, mechanical repairs, and system maintenance.2:02 They apply International Yacht Coatings’ Gelshield Protect epoxy primer to fiberglass patches to prevent osmosis, followed by a vinyl primer to ensure compatibility with existing bottom paint.7:03 Mechanical tasks include replacing rudder cylinders, installing six new underwater lights, and machining a new prop shaft coupling.21:21 The team also removes old vinyl wrap from the topsides and prepares the hull for a new paint finish.4:24 They successfully source a local welding shop to repair a split rudder and confirm the fit of new rudder bearings sourced from Denmark.8:30 To manage the workload, the crew uses an orca-deterrent pole as a makeshift tool to dislodge a stubborn bearing.20:58 The refit remains on a strict timeline, requiring long workdays and coordination with local trades to complete repairs before the vessel’s scheduled relaunch.9:29
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