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TAKING ON WATER! 😫 Crossing the Atlantic Update (Day 17) (we're ok!!) | EE 129
11 July 2023 · 43 min · 307K views · Horta, Azores
What this video covers
During an Atlantic crossing, the crew of a cruising sailboat experiences a mainsail failure when the clew rips completely off the sail in light wind.1:08 While motoring toward Horta, the crew discovers an accumulation of saltwater in the bilge and battery compartment.14:22 They systematically test the watermaker, air conditioning, and engine cooling systems for leaks by isolating through-hull valves and using a shower sump pump to clear standing water from internal pockets.15:22 After closing all non-essential through-hull valves and monitoring the bilge for an hour, the water ingress ceases, though the specific source remains unidentified.33:16 The crew continues to motor the final 133 miles to Horta, prioritizing arrival before an incoming weather system.28:09 They conclude that the leak likely originated from a compromised plumbing connection or through-hull fitting, which they plan to investigate further once safely in a marina.33:18
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