Sailing With Phoenix | Oliver · video

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Phoenix relaunched after months on the hard, with Oliver confirming no leaks and the engine starting immediately — but unable to shut down due to a failed fuel shutoff solenoid, which he bypassed by manually cutting fuel supply.1:01 The solenoid needs replacement.4:12 Remaining refit work includes stepping the mast at Brian Toss, installing the dodger, completing electrical wiring, and replacing the chainplates.1:55 A bathroom vent hose is leaking.4:32 Oliver relocated lead-acid batteries from the port side toward the centerline to reduce a 1–2 degree list, though some list remains.9:12 The Victron system is online with lithium batteries reading 62% and AGMs at 100%.10:04 An Iridium GO is wired into the electrical distribution panel, Starlink and VHF antennas are run, solar panels are partially connected, and a second Wakespeed regulator is planned for the second alternator system.10:43 The Hydrovane is mounted but Port Townsend is fabricating a bracket to brace the L-shaft against the tower.9:02 Oliver deferred watermaker commissioning to avoid compounding current issues.4:23 He describes the refit as mentally and physically taxing after living aboard on the hard for months.6:54

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