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Problems with the steering wheel. Exploring the Blue Lagoon in Malta: 15-meter mast jump!
27 August 2025 · 15 min · 75K views · Malta
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat experiences intermittent steering wheel stiffness while navigating from Valletta, Malta, toward the Blue Lagoon at Comino.▶ 2:12 The steering resistance fluctuates significantly, becoming particularly difficult to turn during peak midday heat and easing as temperatures drop, suggesting thermal expansion within the steering pedestal assembly.▶ 9:20 Despite disassembling the pedestal, removing the compass, and applying lubricant, the crew fails to identify the specific mechanical cause of the binding.▶ 6:58
The vessel anchors in a quiet bay near the Blue Lagoon, a popular destination characterized by clear water and limestone caves.▶ 3:33 The crew utilizes the location for drone photography, capturing mast jumps through a natural rock archway.▶ 10:01 The trip concludes with a transit to Gozo for a final evening before a guest departs.▶ 12:23 The steering issue remains unresolved, with the crew suspecting a heat-sensitive mechanical interference within the steering system.▶ 9:20
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