El Viaje de Bohemia · video

What this video covers

The owners of a 2006 Bavaria 46 Cruiser detail the extensive repairs required after purchasing the vessel, which had been damaged by a tropical storm and neglected by a previous owner.0:29 The boat suffered significant cosmetic and structural damage to the starboard hull-to-deck joint after colliding with a dock and another vessel during 35-knot winds.2:25 Repairs involved extensive fiberglass work to reseal the hull and replace damaged stanchions.4:22 The interior required a deep cleaning and the removal of all soft goods, electronics, and mattresses due to severe mold growth caused by hatches left open during the storm.1:06 The owners replaced the original mattresses with custom-cut, vacuum-packed queen-sized foam mattresses from Amazon.6:29 While the boat came with a new mainsail and Bimini structure covered by the previous owner's insurance, the original genoa was destroyed and the stern pulpit required structural realignment.8:23 The electric windlass was restored by replacing the motor's carbon brushes.11:54 Additionally, the owners identified water intrusion in the Sail Drive oil, necessitating a future haul-out for seal replacement.12:31

Boats in this video

More from El Viaje de Bohemia

THEY LIED TO ME ABOUT MY ENGINE... (Now there are Consequences) [Ep.119] The Bohemia VoyageSep 2026I NEVER WANT TO DO THIS ON A BOAT AGAIN [Ep.118] The Bohemia VoyageSep 2026WE TAKE THE BOAT OUT OF THE WATER… AND FIND A DISASTER [Ep.117] The Journey of BohemiaAug 2026The hardest experience we had to live through in Mexico COMES TO AN END [Ep.116] The Bohemia VoyageAug 2026

From El Viaje de Bohemia — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.