WE'RE NOT SAILING THE INDIAN OCEAN WITHOUT THESE! Ep 359
15 June 2024 · 19 min · 28K views · Langkawi
What this video covers
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe prepares for an Indian Ocean crossing by completing final installations and provisioning in Langkawi, Malaysia.0:26 The refit includes installing a 3-kg front-loading washing machine from Aussie Traveler, which required modifying a linen cupboard and plumbing the unit into the boat's water system.0:48 To improve self-steering capabilities, the crew mounts a Hydrovane on the transom, using an epoxy filler to bridge the gap between the backing plate and the curved hull.11:13 Additional preparations for the passage include replacing fire extinguishers, servicing PFDs with new canisters, updating medical supplies, and provisioning for the voyage to Indonesia.12:45 The crew also organizes the boat's interior and freezes prepped food for the upcoming transit.13:25 After clearing customs and refueling at a barge, the vessel prepares to depart Langkawi.17:49 Proper planning and over-engineering mounting points for heavy gear like a Hydrovane ensure structural integrity when drilling through thick fiberglass hulls.11:45
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