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The first storm - cosy is something else #137 Xtrip Sailing Sailing in winter #adventure
14 July 2023 · 34 min · 169K views · Iceland
What this video covers
Winter maintenance and storm preparations dominate the first five days aboard a boat in Iceland.Watch The owner addresses several technical failures, including a broken oil radiator, a faulty electrical outlet with scorched switches, and a malfunctioning shunt that prevented accurate battery monitoring.4:11 To manage the cold, the owner repairs the radiator by bypassing a failed fuse and installs a new, covered outlet to prevent water ingress.5:15 The boat’s steering system and rudder area require manual clearing of thick ice using water to ensure mobility.7:53 During a period of 38-knot winds with gusts reaching 51 knots, the owner reinforces the mooring lines with additional attachments to the dock.10:59 A planned departure by a neighbouring vessel forces the owner to temporarily cast off and re-secure the boat, though the neighbour ultimately cancels the trip due to poor visibility.18:45 The owner monitors the anchor winch battery, noting a potential issue with its ability to hold a charge while connected to shore power.8:45
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