Acorn To Arabella · video

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Steve installs a 12-volt DC solenoid in the propane locker of the wooden boat Arabella to automate fuel shutoff and eliminate the need to manually open the locker on deck.3:22 The system includes a pressure gauge and regulator to reduce tank pressure.4:31 To improve safety and convenience, he plans to integrate a propane sniffer that automatically triggers the solenoid to close if it detects a leak.11:10 He also routes the propane hose through a bulkhead gland to prevent cold air drafts from entering the cabin.3:03 Separately, Steve repairs a broken metal fitting on the bowsprit that caused the jib furler drum to fail.14:19 He adjusts the tension on the whiskers, bobstay, and headstay turnbuckles to realign the bowsprit while ensuring the rig remains straight.14:14 Due to a family medical emergency, the crew shifts priorities to prepare the boat for a transit south for the winter.13:41

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