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Day 1: Challenge 🏴☠️ accepted. Reviving this sailboat... and yes, I get paid for this
May 5, 2025 · 20 min · 2K views · Puerto Santo, Venezuela
What this video covers
Jorman, a liveaboard sailor based in Porto Santo, Portugal, begins a restoration project on an abandoned, neglected sailboat that has sat on land for four to five years.4:12 The vessel suffered significant water intrusion throughout the winter due to missing windows, leaving the interior flooded and filled with debris.6:53 The initial phase of the restoration focuses on clearing the standing water using an electric pump and removing accumulated trash and sediment.2:16 Jorman emphasizes the importance of sorting through salvaged materials, specifically retaining stainless steel hardware and reusable components, while discarding non-salvageable waste.8:44 He utilizes a Karcher K2 pressure washer to deep-clean the interior surfaces and floorboards, noting that the wood remains structurally sound despite years of exposure.14:06 The project involves a daily five-hour work schedule, with progress tracked in a logbook to manage tasks and estimate timelines.16:17 The owner intends to restore the boat to seaworthy condition, though the scope of work remains extensive.16:58
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