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I Found a Northern Boat Left to Fade in the Heat | Our Way Back North
December 11, 2025 · 29 min · 28K views · Montenegro
Woman battles wind to cover boat on cloudy day
What this video covers
Masha is restoring a Swedish-built boat in Montenegro with the goal of launching it on May 25th for a future voyage to Northern Europe.23:54 The restoration process involves structural repairs, including the installation of new bulkheads using high-quality epoxy resin rather than polyester resin.11:02 She encountered issues with mold on plywood panels and learned to avoid using an angle grinder for sanding to prevent fiberglass dust contamination.7:47 The project currently focuses on essential tasks required for seaworthiness, specifically addressing the underwater hull and through-hull fittings.25:40 She plans to replace the boat's non-functional engine with a used unit sourced from eBay for approximately 500 euros, prioritizing this over a new 15,000-euro Yanmar.26:04 Future work will include sealing the ports and windows to ensure the vessel is watertight.27:48
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