Sailing Magic Carpet · video

What this video covers

Leaking V-berth portholes force the crew of the Magic Carpet to abandon plans for a direct passage to the Sunshine Coast.5:53 Torrential rain during a recent storm revealed that the two small circular portholes above the V-berth lack proper gaskets, allowing water to soak the mattress and bedding.4:52 Without an onboard heater to dry the interior, the crew diverts to an anchorage near Thetis Island.5:53 While rowing the dinghy through a narrow, shallow cut between Thetis and a neighboring island, they discover a marina hosting a community music night.11:42 The crew eventually completes their transit to Gibsons, British Columbia, to reunite with family and address the leaking portholes and other maintenance items.23:01 The experience highlights the necessity of completing all deck-level sealing during a refit to prevent interior water damage.

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