Sailing Northern Brees · video

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The crew of Northern Brees arrives in Copenhagen to prepare their vessel for a Baltic Sea season.1:36 Before launching, they perform extensive maintenance on their Perkins 4-108 diesel engine, which features a custom bracket modification designed to accommodate a modern one-piece lip seal in place of the original rope seal.7:15 Replacing this seal requires removing the transmission, starter motor, bell housing, and flywheel.7:57 During the process, the crew discovers a failed damper between the engine flywheel and transmission, which they replace with a new unit sourced from ASAP Supplies.8:21 Additionally, they replace a broken cast engine mount bracket with a custom-fabricated steel weldment, assisted by LP Yachts.12:32 The engine is installed in a reverse configuration, with the transmission facing the bow.10:17 The crew completes the installation of the new mounts, reattaches the exhaust manifold and heat exchanger, and realigns the prop shaft.15:59 Further engine mount adjustments and final assembly remain to be completed before the boat can return to the water.

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