La Balade de Jade · video

What this video covers

Jade prepares for a multi-month voyage through the Patagonian canals by completing a refit at a shipyard in Puerto Montt, Chile.2:55 The crew performs bottom maintenance using 15 litres of Trilux 33 antifouling paint and services the propeller.4:49 Repairs to the genoa furler include replacing corroded ball bearings and seals, while the genoa sail receives reinforced seams and a new eyelet for a Dyneema safety line.9:39 To manage condensation and interior temperatures in colder climates, the crew installs polycarbonate double-pane windows and an engine-coolant-fed aerotherm heating system.13:20 Fuel management involves sourcing diesel via truck delivery and adding local antifreeze and antibacterial additives.5:41 The vessel completes these preparations over several weeks, including provisioning and clearing administrative requirements with the local Armada.19:36

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