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Squib is hauled out
December 9, 2021 · 4 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Peter and Sabina haul their boat, Squib, out of the water at the end of October for winter storage.Watch The crew manually positions the lifting straps, securing them together to prevent the slings from sliding forward as the crane lifts the vessel.0:02 Peter assumes sole responsibility for directing the boat onto the support blocks for the first time.1:41 He reviews reference photographs of previous haul-outs to identify the specific structural points on the hull where the supports must be placed to ensure stability.1:45 The process requires precise coordination between the crane operator and the crew to align the keel and hull with the cradle while the boat hangs suspended.3:24 Careful placement of support blocks prevents structural damage or tipping once the vessel rests on the hard.
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