Masha B. Mishushat · video

What this video covers

Restoration of an abandoned Swedish sailboat in a Montenegro boatyard involves reinstalling internal components, including the fuel tank, grey water tank, and water tanks, to prepare the hull for sanding and painting.1:29 The owner cleans the fuel tank to remove sludge and replaces two seized, flimsy tank vent fittings using an angle grinder.3:03 To manage extreme heat exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, the workspace is reorganized to utilize morning shade, and a tarp is installed to provide additional cover.9:26 The original, cracked water tank is reinstalled to serve as a structural shell for a future soft water tank insert.17:47 The project prioritizes essential systems for launching, such as seacocks, basic electrical lighting, and wall insulation, while deferring complex plumbing and full water system integration to focus on getting the vessel into the water.28:18

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