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What this video covers

The host of a large, former corporate-charter vessel currently moored in Princess Inlet, Nova Scotia, outlines a series of maintenance and refit projects following a winter season.0:21 The boat, which weighs 25,000 kilos, is secured to a mooring consisting of 10,000 kilos of concrete, 60 feet of one-inch ship’s chain, and a 14mm Dyneema pendant.1:23 Recent tasks include removing cockpit rope bags to replace them with a more efficient hook-and-bungee system, addressing water intrusion around deck port lights by removing temporary camping mats, and planning the removal of two 200-pound life rafts for service in Halifax.2:47 The engine room requires a fuel transfer pump overhaul, a new Raycor filter, and the installation of a replacement generator.9:15 The host also plans to modify the interior layout by removing a heavy bulkhead door and reconfiguring the head to reduce weight and improve utility for upcoming offshore events, including the Fastnet and Middle Sea Race.14:39 The vessel remains a work in progress as the host balances necessary repairs with long-term structural modifications.

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