S1, Ep3 Bringing her Home!
22 June 2024 · 29 min · 6K views · San Diego
What this video covers
A 34-ft Islander sailboat, purchased for $5,000, requires extensive restoration after being transported from a public parking lot to a private backyard.3:09 The vessel features an Atomic 4 gasoline engine with a suspected blown head gasket and one cylinder lacking compression.15:23 The crew, assisted by a professional boat mover, navigates the boat into a tight residential space to begin repairs.7:30 Initial electrical troubleshooting reveals a misidentified red ground wire and missing fuses, though the depth finder and speed instruments remain functional.10:30 The crew inspects four sails at a local park, identifying two mainsails and two jibs, with three sails in good condition and one requiring repair to the foot.26:02 Storage space inside the cabin proves insufficient for the sails, prompting a search for alternative stowage solutions.28:32 The project focuses on engine diagnostics, electrical system cleanup, and sail inventory management to prepare the vessel for future use.
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