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Crisis! Financial miscalculation? Refit in Almerimar
November 16, 2025 · 25 min · 145K views · Spain
What this video covers
A couple refitting their boat in Almerimar, Spain, faces an unexpected financial and logistical crisis after a professional rig inspection reveals their 14-year-old standing rigging requires a complete replacement.10:50 The vessel, an expedition-style boat, features 12 shrouds, doubling the material costs and labor compared to standard cruisers of similar size.11:13 Quotes for the replacement range from 8,500 to 12,000 euros, forcing the owners to relocate to a different port to complete the work.12:12 During their stay, the crew also performs a full engine service—including oil, oil filter, diesel filter, coolant, and impeller changes—with assistance from a fellow cruiser.4:14 They successfully convert a device from 230-volt to 12-volt power using a DC-DC converter and a 7.5-amp fuse.3:23 Despite these technical successes, the mounting costs of the rig replacement and ongoing maintenance projects lead the owners to question their budget and the scope of their refit.12:38 The experience highlights the complexity of managing specialized rigging and the necessity of thorough inspections for insurance compliance.
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