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PROBLEMS underwater while living on a SAILBOAT
19 February 2021 · 11 min · 4K views · Oeiras Marina
What this video covers
Jorman and Yendy encounter two underwater mechanical failures while sailing near the coast of Portugal. The first incident occurs when their anchor becomes fouled on a rock in 7 meters of water.0:45 Following local advice, Jorman initially attempts to break the anchor free by reversing the engine at high revolutions, but the anchor remains stuck.1:30 Jorman eventually dives to manually clear the chain while Yendy manages the deck, slackening the chain to relieve tension as the boat swings in the wind.3:02 Shortly after departing, the engine develops severe vibration and noise.6:32 Inspection reveals a damaged propeller shaft bearing, likely caused by the earlier stress of reversing the engine against the fouled anchor.7:18 The crew sails to Oeiras Marina near Lisbon to perform repairs.8:24 They replace the worn mounting bolts on the bearing with oversized ones, securing them with thread-locking fluid.10:27 Working underwater requires tethering tools to the hands to prevent loss and managing limited breath-hold time.9:49
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