A refit before you set off
Whether it’s a boat you’ve loved for many years or a second hand one you just found browsing through the classified ads, a multihull that is about to embark on a long trip often requires a more or less extensive refit.
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Publié le
15/06/2021
Par
Olivier Barret
Numéro :
SP16
Parution :
Aug.
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Sep.
2021
Sometimes, because of too much time spent sailing, maintenance may have been neglected - whether it is your long-standing vessel or the one that you have just acquired. In both cases, technical adaptation is crucial to meet the requirements of long passages and life on board. It is the age and condition of the multihull, in relation to your capacities, your financial means and your sailing objectives that will determine the scope of the refit. It is not about a total rebuild: it is about a technical upgrade, in terms of safety and aesthetics. For a five- to ten-year-old boat, the main thing is…
