Masha B. Mishushat · video

What this video covers

Masha acquired an abandoned, water-logged sailboat from a car repair yard, paying 2,000 euros in storage debts to take ownership.2:15 After pumping out the cabin using the communicating vessels method, she cleared wasp nests and debris from the interior.4:20 She relocated the vessel to a new marina for 300 euros in crane fees and a 500-euro deposit, with annual storage costing 1,500 euros.7:54 To protect the interior from the rainy season, she fabricated a custom tarp cover using garden greenhouse arches secured to the winches and installed grommets for tie-downs.17:35 An engine specialist confirmed the boat's submerged engine was beyond repair, leading Masha to remove the unit and clean the remaining oily residue from the bilge.21:37 She plans to use the degraded original sail as a pattern for a replacement and repurpose the old canvas for small projects.19:09 The restoration remains ongoing as she works to convert the neglected hull into a functional living space.

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