Sailing SV Delos · video

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The crew prepares to flip the 5.2-ton aluminum hull of their new catamaran, Delos 2.0, in a workshop in Australia.0:03 To facilitate the rotation, the team removes temporary interior supports and welds custom steel lugs to the underwing girder and skeg, which will serve as the primary crane attachment points.13:36 The hull, previously supported by a floor-mounted jig, now rests on temporary mounts designed to allow the crane to lift the structure clear of the shop floor.11:13 While the welding and grinding continue, the team finishes sanding the exterior to achieve a natural brushed aluminum finish, a process estimated to require 200 hours of labor.5:15 Simultaneously, the interior design phase involves using a 1:100 scale model to finalize the layout of the galley, including appliance placement and countertop configuration.6:34 The project concludes with a gathering for Patreon supporters before the scheduled flip.17:59 Careful structural preparation and the installation of reinforced lifting points are essential for safely rotating a large aluminum vessel.

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