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Episode #75 Our First Hurricane?

5 October 2016 · 12 min · 20K views · Chesapeake Bay

What this video covers

The crew of Nervous- Starting Over! performs extensive engine maintenance to address overheating damage on their Moody sailboat.1:32 After discovering impeller fragments in the heat exchanger, they disassemble the cooling system to clear the honeycomb tubes and inspect the exhaust elbow for heat-related degradation.1:17 The project expands to include removing a defunct, 25-year-old air conditioning unit that obstructs access to the heat exchanger.5:35 During the removal process, the crew discovers a previously unknown bilge compartment containing corroded keel bolts and unidentified wiring.9:38 They plan to attend the Cruisers Academy at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to take diesel engine maintenance classes.11:38 The owner intends to move aboard the vessel full-time to accelerate repairs, including replacing the exhaust system and installing a new stainless steel lift muffler found on board.11:52

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