Boat Rebuild + Sailing Plans for the next year (Learning By Doing Ep199)
6 November 2022 · 38 min · 7K views · Magnetic Island
What this video covers
After a month of refitting and painting in Magnetic Island Marina, the crew of the 38-ft sloop Learning By Doing prepares for a southward passage along the Australian coast.1:11 Maintenance tasks include re-rigging the cockpit lines, which feature a Selden single-line reefing system, and climbing the mast to troubleshoot a faulty wind instrument and navigation lights.4:46 The owner replaces a malfunctioning LED anchor light with an incandescent bulb to resolve interference with the boat's AIS signal.8:52 Following these repairs, the crew departs the marina to head toward Airlie Beach, planning a multi-month journey south to Tasmania to escape the cyclone season.19:09 The route includes stops at the Whitsundays, the Percy Islands, the Keppels, and Moreton Bay, with a final goal of crossing the Bass Strait to Tasmania by December.20:22 Future plans involve sailing from Sydney to New Caledonia and eventually New Zealand.25:25 To prepare for colder, rougher conditions in southern waters, the owner intends to install an inner forestay for a smaller headsail.30:12
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