SAWLORS - Sailing Around the World · video

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The crew performs comprehensive engine maintenance on their boat, including replacing the oil, filter, belt, and impeller using Yanmar-branded parts.5:48 A cooling pipe that previously leaked near the Strait of Messina is replaced with a new component to prevent further corrosion.7:13 To address past fuel gauge inaccuracies, the crew drains the diesel tank, inspects it with a camera, and replaces the fuel filter before refilling the tank in small increments to calibrate the sensor.9:10 Additional tasks include cleaning the bilge with a vinegar solution and installing a tulle mosquito net over the child’s sleeping area to prevent insect bites.4:21 The crew also secures vaccinations for their son through local assistance in Italy.12:11 Despite these preparations for departure, the crew discovers water ingress in the hull two days before their planned departure, necessitating a haul-out of the vessel.13:53

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