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Why We’re Still Sailing This 21-Year-Old Boat
May 31, 2026 · 26 min · 86K views · Vuda Marina
Catamaran on grass under blue sky, masts tall
What this video covers
Refitting a 21-year-old catamaran for continued cruising requires extensive maintenance during a haul-out at Vuda Marina in Fiji.0:15 The owner performs a bottom job by sanding the hull and applying fresh antifouling paint, while also tabbing structural areas with epoxy to reinforce the bridge deck.7:31 To prevent galvanic corrosion on the aluminum sail drives, the owner uses specialized paint rather than standard copper-based products.15:55 During the launch process, the owner insists that the boatyard use a support beam under the hulls rather than lifting solely from the bridge deck, citing the risk of structural damage to the balsa-cored fiberglass if the weight is not distributed across the main bulkheads.21:17 The crew manages humidity in the saloon during the off-season using a continuous-drain dehumidifier.4:45 The vessel is prepared for upcoming voyages to New Zealand, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and Australia.11:08
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