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SAILING with friends | Sailing Sunday Ep. 139
12 December 2021 · 15 min · 8K views · Spain
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sunday prepares for an upcoming Atlantic crossing while anchored in Spain. Maintenance tasks include troubleshooting a malfunctioning shower sump pump, which requires replacing a 70-cent diode within the control box.4:02 The crew also visits a local chandlery to purchase spare Jabsco joker valves and a new stainless steel knife for emergency line cutting.7:08
While underway for a two-and-a-half-hour coastal passage, the crew identifies a mechanical issue with the roller furler, where the furling line jams at the top of the foil due to an incorrect entry angle.9:45 They plan to install a guide block on the stanchion to correct the line's lead.9:36 During the sail, the crew uses an Em-trak B954 AIS unit, which features a five-watt transmitter, built-in GPS, and Wi-Fi integration with Navionics, to monitor nearby traffic and engage in a casual race with a 52-foot vessel.12:22 The crew utilizes a cockpit enclosure to maintain comfort during winter sailing conditions.10:22
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