Day 8 On the Boat Headed SOUTH Out Of The COLD!!
11 January 2018 · 10 min · 8K views · South Carolina
What this video covers
An unusually cold front across the U.S. East Coast caused widespread damage to boats in South Carolina, where freezing temperatures burst plumbing and strainers located above the waterline.3:16 The crew of Nervous- Starting Over! inspects their vessel for freeze damage, noting that their lack of a water tank and the insulating properties of the surrounding water protected their plumbing.4:14 The engine, a Thornycroft T90, requires ongoing monitoring for oil leaks, which the crew manually cleans from the bilge to comply with environmental regulations.6:26 Preparations for departure include climbing the mast to repair a non-functional anchor light, as the crew notes that using running lights while at anchor can mislead other vessels.7:59 The host plans to use an inherited bosun's chair for the ascent.8:25
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