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What this video covers

The owner of an abandoned ocean-going double canoe completes final structural repairs and safety outfitting in preparation for sea trials.0:29 The refit includes installing a life raft, snatch blocks for sheet management, and a 120-watt solar panel connected to a lead-acid battery bank.4:45 A battery monitor from monitorthings.com tracks power consumption for the AIS and VHF radio, which draw 2.3 amps.22:04 The owner uses Navionics on a waterproof tablet mounted with a Scanstrut holder for navigation.23:35 To address dry rot, the owner injected acid into the hull and reports no new fungal growth after several months of drying.7:40 A makeshift dinghy storage system using guardrail netting and rope lashings serves as a proof-of-concept for deck stowage.14:18 The owner plans to stress-test the vessel in southerly winds before beginning a summer passage.24:27 Remaining tasks include installing lazy jacks, tensioning the rig, and securing deck lashings to withstand heavy seas.24:53

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