10 SAILBOAT review, BROKEN shroud. Maintenance #sharingmoments
23 April 2020 · 6 min · 16K views · Bermuda
What this video covers
Paula performs a full rig inspection on the 26-meter mast of the sailboat Copérnico de Oblón while anchored in Bermuda.Watch Following a seven-day passage from Havana, Cuba, the crew prepares for an Atlantic crossing to the Azores.0:34 The inspection includes checking mast fittings, lubricating joints, and verifying the security of halyards and pins.0:29 During the ascent, the crew identifies a broken shroud near the top of the mast, noting signs of oxidation at the failure point.3:36 The crew also conducts routine maintenance in the engine room, which houses the engine, generator, air conditioning unit, and water heater.5:46 To improve vessel trim, they switch fuel intake and return lines between port and starboard tanks to balance weight.4:59 Additionally, the crew clears rainwater from the bilge and monitors fluid levels in the tanks.5:49 Performing these checks while anchored in calm conditions prevents the risks associated with climbing or working on the mast while underway.2:42
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