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We didn't expect this!!! Boat life [Ep. 109]
29 August 2025 · 39 min · 41K views · Corfu
What this video covers
The crew of the 50-foot catamaran *Supernova* stops in Corfu, Greece, to perform maintenance on the generator, water maker, and starboard engine transmission.0:12 Troubleshooting reveals a clogged fuel pickup tube in the starboard engine, which the crew clears after removing the fuel line and pickup assembly.11:58 A Kohler generator specialist identifies faulty circuit boards that require ordering parts from Athens, delaying the vessel's planned departure south.13:39 While waiting for parts, the crew maneuvers the boat into a fuel dock using only the port engine, a technique practiced during an IYT captain’s course.23:19 The docking process is complicated by other vessels cutting the line, requiring the use of an air horn and careful positioning.21:10 The crew also visits local boat shops for supplies and explores the potential for future charter operations in the Ionian Sea.25:50 They utilize a small stern anchor for their dinghy to prevent damage against a rusty seawall while visiting shore.24:11
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