You cant outrun LOCKDOWN Our first and LAST SAIL 😬 [EP 87] | Sailing Millennial Falcon
20 April 2020 · 21 min · 78K views · Grenada
What this video covers
The crew of the *Millennial Falcon* completes a series of post-yard maintenance tasks and conducts a sea trial following a period of lockdown. Repairs include re-bedding the backstay chain plate with 4200 sealant after clearing waterlogged gasket material and rebuilding the surface with thickened epoxy.7:08 The crew also troubleshoots a refrigeration system by retrofitting refrigerant line fittings and recharging the compressor, though the long-term effectiveness of the repair remains under observation.3:35 After addressing dinghy carburetor issues, the crew departs for a 10-mile sail to Grand Anse.2:33 During the passage, they test a new feathering propeller, noting a significant reduction in vibration and drag compared to the previous unit.19:09 The boat maintains speeds of 6 to 7 knots in 15 to 23 knots of wind, with the propeller successfully feathering when the engine is in forward gear.20:20 The trial confirms the propeller’s performance and the integrity of the hull’s new paint job.15:50
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