Major Shift: Installing Sailing Hardware & Splitting Up for Delos Build Pt. 40

A Major Family Decision

• 💔 The family faces a tough decision: sail their beloved boat, Delos, out of French Polynesia or stay to focus on the new build.
• ✈️ To manage both, they've decided to split up: Brian will go to Tahiti to prepare Delos 1 for sailing, while Kazza and Sierra stay in Australia to continue the new build.
• ⏳ Delos 1 must leave French Polynesia soon to avoid hefty import taxes, creating a time-sensitive challenge.

Preparing Delos 1 for Sailing

• 🛠️ Brian heads to Tahiti with a two-week goal to get Delos 1 back in the water after it sat for 10 months.
• ⚠️ He anticipates challenges like mold growth and general wear from sitting idle in a tropical environment.
• 🚢 Delos 1 has been their home and faithful companion for 15 years, circumnavigating the globe.

New Build Progress: Salon and Table Design

• 🛋️ The team is making significant progress on the new catamaran build, focusing on the salon area.
• 📐 They are meticulously designing the sofa and table layout, prioritizing living space in the salon over cabin space.
• 🛏️ The table design includes a multi-functional aspect: it can be a dining table, a coffee table, or drop down to create an extra bed.
• 📏 Detailed measurements and mock-ups are crucial for determining the exact placement and dimensions of the table and its supports.

Personal Reflections and Support

• 😥 The separation is emotionally difficult, especially for Sierra, who is using a custom calendar to track the two weeks apart.
• 🤝 The video highlights the importance of therapy for managing life's big shifts and emotional challenges.
• ❤️ The creators express gratitude for their community's support and encourage viewers to subscribe and engage with their journey.