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Life is Like Sailing - Annual Maintenance and Raymarine Upgrades
15 October 2017 · 15 min · 12K views · Port Edward, British Columbia
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Annual maintenance at Moore's Boatworks in Port Edward involved a 10-day haul-out for bottom painting and equipment upgrades.6:51 The hull received a fresh coat of black Interluxe ablative paint following a light sanding.3:33 A new Raymarine tri-ducer replaced an aging Navman depth sounder, providing depth, speed, and water temperature data.4:50 To accommodate the new displays, an aluminium backing plate was fabricated to cover an existing speaker hole, ensuring a watertight seal.10:09 The autopilot control unit was relocated from the bulkhead to a position immediately adjacent to the helm, significantly improving accessibility for engaging and disengaging the system while underway.8:57 The new depth and speed displays feature large digital readouts and adjustable red backlighting for night operations.12:19 Proper orientation of the transducer arrow toward the bow remains critical for accurate speed readings.5:31 Relocating the autopilot control to the helm simplifies single-handed operation by allowing immediate access to course adjustments and standby functions.9:30
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