Catamaran Mistertong · video

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The owners of the catamaran Mistertong perform structural repairs and cabin maintenance while anchored in Le Marin, Martinique. After discovering mysterious white grains falling from a cabin ceiling panel onto a bed, the crew removes the damaged plywood, revealing internal wood-boring insect activity.Watch The team replaces the ceiling panel and installs additional storage hooks in multiple cabins to improve organization.20:34

Simultaneously, the crew prepares for structural reinforcement of the bridle attachment points.21:44 To prevent hull stress during the repair, the owner plans to install plywood backing plates to distribute the load of the four attachment bolts.23:19 The process involves sanding existing fiberglass, creating a fillet joint, and applying resin to bond the new backing plates.23:40 The crew also monitors local weather conditions, noting that rain and wind gusts complicate outdoor tasks.21:26 They utilize a solar-powered security camera to monitor the vessel while away.14:39 The project aims to strengthen the anchor bridle connection points to ensure the boat remains secure during heavy weather.32:28

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