Sailing SV Cordelia · video

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The crew of the Venus 46 SV Cordelia is performing a major refit while moored at Monkey Bay Marina on the Rio Dolce in Guatemala.▶ 0:30 The project includes replacing deck hatches and redesigning the saloon sofa. Replacing the hatches requires filling old bolt holes, drilling new ones, and sealing with Sikaflex, a process complicated by uneven, damaged deck surfaces that necessitate structural repairs before installation.▶ 1:03 Local professionals are rebuilding the saloon sofa frame and reupholstering cushions, while the owners manage interior decluttering and headlining removal.▶ 5:54 Monkey Bay Marina provides infrastructure for long-term refits, including a communal workshop equipped with a pillar drill for woodworking, storage shelves, and a dinghy scrubbing area.▶ 13:37 The marina also offers shared kitchen facilities, laundry services, and a directory of local tradespeople.▶ 10:27 The crew chose this location specifically for its professional support network and workshop access to facilitate their extensive boat renovations.▶ 16:18

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