A Breaking, Fixing, Swinging, Journaling, Q&A'ing LOCKDOWN VLOG [EP 89] | Sailing Millennial Falcon
4 May 2020 · 20 min · 48K views · Grenada
What this video covers
During a COVID-19 lockdown in Grenada, the crew of the 42-foot Millennial Falcon manages boat maintenance and quarantine life while anchored.1:21 Adam attempts to repair a failed diesel engine lift pump by soldering wires, but ultimately replaces the unit with a spare after the initial fix fails.5:40 He also removes redundant hardware from an engine-driven refrigerator system to reduce weight.8:42 The crew maintains a bridle and snubber setup to protect the windlass from snatch loads while at anchor.16:57 They observe the green flash at sunset using binoculars, noting that the phenomenon appears smaller than expected.10:35 During a limited shore leave for grocery shopping, the crew encounters long queues at the supermarket.13:31 A Q&A session addresses technical questions regarding snubber configurations and the status of future interview content.14:38 The crew confirms that despite initial lockdown restrictions, they eventually secured permission to move the boat between local bays.16:18
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