How To: Install a Pod drive

Have you ever seen a pod installed on a yacht in under 5 minutes? Here's your chance. Discover how the team at Sabre Yachts installs their pods. (Hint: It involves muscle and a long chain!)

By The Power & Motoryacht Crew
August 6, 2018

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