Sailing Britaly · video

What this video covers

The crew of the *Britaly* transits the inland waterways toward Ghent, Belgium, while troubleshooting a recurring engine overheating issue. After replacing the impeller and cleaning the seawater filter, the owner attempts to test the engine under load to determine if the cooling system can function using only the sail drive intake.0:53 During the passage, the crew navigates the Ghent-Bruges canal, managing depth clearances of 2.6 meters and coordinating with a local harbor master regarding a 1.6-meter depth restriction at a nearby lock.12:36 While the harbor master confirms sufficient depth for the *Britaly*, the crew decides to bypass the stop to maintain progress southward.13:57 The engine alarm triggers again as the vessel approaches a large ship lock, forcing an emergency tie-up against a rough canal wall.14:38 Lacking fender boards to protect the hull, the crew plans to source materials from a nearby DIY shop to construct them before continuing.15:13

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