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Leaving The Boatyard After 149 Days! Is Our Boat Really Ready? | BOAT DAMAGE DISASTER Part 13
February 2, 2025 · 20 min · 17K views · Tenerife
What this video covers
After 149 days in a boatyard, the crew completes a major structural rebuild of their sailboat, including new floor construction and bilge painting.0:39 Final preparations include reinstalling furniture, cushions, and electrical systems.1:17 A last-minute failure of the bilge pump—which required a 32-liter-per-minute replacement—nearly delays their departure.9:18 Once the pump is operational, the crew casts off for a short test sail in light, four-knot winds to verify the engine, autopilot, transducer, and rigging.10:32 They successfully navigate to a nearby marina, where they perform minor rigging adjustments and celebrate the vessel's return to the water.18:21 The boat remains dry throughout the transit, confirming the integrity of the structural repairs.15:04 A longer shakedown cruise is planned to further test the vessel's systems under more demanding conditions.20:29
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