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Explore the inside of a SAILBOAT | Refitted Delta 26! | Sailing MotionMe Ep. 84
July 11, 2020 · 17 min · 54K views · Rio de Janeiro
What this video covers
The new owner of a Delta 26 sailboat, previously owned by the Motion channel hosts, has completed a comprehensive interior and exterior refit to prepare the vessel for full-time liveaboard use.3:59 Key modifications include the installation of a dedicated marine refrigerator tucked beneath the navigation table, which required relocating the solar charge controller and inverter to a separate electrical cabinet.8:21 To improve galley functionality, the owner added a folding countertop extension that provides additional workspace for food preparation.9:38 Interior comfort upgrades include replacing original carpeting with easy-to-clean corino upholstery throughout the cabin and suite, installing a television in place of a former mirror, and adding a specialized toilet paper holder in the head to prevent moisture damage during showers.6:41 Safety enhancements feature a dual bilge pump system—one 500-gallon unit and one 1,500-gallon unit—paired with a visual and audible flooding alarm.15:50 The owner also replaced all polycarbonate hatch lenses and resealed the deck hardware with Sikaflex to eliminate leaks.13:40
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