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Sailing a Beautiful 70' Classic Yawl (Fife) in the South Pacific!
15 June 2024 · 17 min · 10K views · Tahiti
What this video covers
After arriving in Tahiti on the Swan 37 Elixir, the crew discovers an engine overheating issue caused by a shredded impeller blade.1:06 The blade, which had broken off and lodged in the cooling system, is retrieved after the owner inspects the seawater pump and heat exchanger.2:18 Replacing the impeller and clearing the blockage restores normal seawater flow.2:53
The crew then travels by plane to Fakarava to join professional sailors Jasper and Georgie aboard Latifa, a 70-foot classic yawl designed by William Fyfe in 1936.7:42 They assist in a 250-mile delivery passage from Fakarava to Tahiti.9:09 In light winds and flat seas, the crew utilizes a full sail plan, including a large furling headsail and a mizzen staysail, to maintain speed.14:29 The passage highlights the differences between maintaining a modern fiberglass boat and a traditional wooden vessel featuring varnished teak, bronze, and leather.7:39 Regular impeller maintenance is essential to prevent engine overheating during coastal and offshore passages.
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