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Forced Break in the Boat Build 😳 (Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 34)
April 25, 2025 · 35 min · 338K views · Brisbane
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos prepares their aluminum catamaran build in a Brisbane, Australia, boatyard for the arrival of a tropical cyclone.0:12 To protect the unfinished vessel, the team secures tools, boards up openings, and installs a shaft seal to prevent water ingress through the prop shaft and through-hulls.7:23 They also relocate expensive machinery, including welders, to higher ground to avoid potential flooding.7:06 Following the storm, the crew resumes construction, focusing on the electric propulsion system and rig geometry.15:24 They use a Selden rigging specification sheet to measure critical dimensions, including mast-base chain plates, forestay-to-mast center distances, and shroud lengths.25:48 These precise measurements ensure proper load distribution and structural integrity for the rig.25:55 The project transitions from structural fabrication to component installation, with the team verifying shaft lengths and finalizing rig design parameters to prevent premature wear or system imbalance.18:18
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