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We finished the repairs!!
6 May 2020 · 3 min · 2K views · Valencia
What this video covers
Pedro Jimenez discovers a broken engine mount stud while investigating excessive engine vibration in the engine room.0:24 To address the failure, he decides to replace all four silent blocks.0:34 He plans to use hydraulic jacks to lift the engine slightly to access and remove the damaged mounts.0:02 Simultaneously, the crew completes painting the boat's deck white and organizes the interior.2:21 Isaías, a crew member, constructs a temporary shelter over the dock using a tarp, a paddle, and bungee cords to protect the work area from rain while he replaces the boat's hatches.1:38 The project list also includes repairs to the autopilot system.0:50 The vessel remains in Valencia, Spain, as the owner prepares for an upcoming haul-out.2:39 Replacing the silent blocks requires lifting the engine block to access the mounting studs.0:30
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