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Tropical REFIT of 1986 catamaran (in 1 hour!) [Ep. 62]
October 4, 2024 · 58 min · 17K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 38-ft Prout catamaran Supernova performs a series of maintenance and repair tasks during a two-week refit. To prevent bilge flooding, they install a one-way check valve in the bilge pump hose after an automatic pump failed due to sensor fouling.0:40 The crew also welds new stainless steel tie-down tabs for the dinghy and repairs a cabin door that previously obstructed the Starlink cable routing.16:22 Additional projects include replacing a stern light fixture, splicing marine-grade tinned wire for navigation lights, and mounting new speakers to the mast using 3D-printed covers.26:44 The crew also prepares for a passage to the San Blas Islands by transferring fuel from jerry cans to the main tank and installing a new jib.54:48 They note that stainless steel welds require passivation to prevent corrosion, and they emphasize the importance of running spare messenger lines when pulling new cables through a mast.37:20
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