SUN AND FUN
1 April 2023 · 18 min · 75K views
What this video covers
Barry Perrins, sailing the boat Shadi, experiences a Perkins engine failure while anchored in Muscat Cove, Antigua.9:31 The engine fails to start due to a suspected fuel system issue, forcing the cancellation of a planned trip to meet Holly from Wind Hippie Sailing.10:56 Perrins attempts to troubleshoot by bypassing the secondary fuel filter and replacing the primary filter, noting that the old filter housing showed signs of internal rust.13:11 Because the starter motor overheats during repeated attempts to turn the engine over, he requires assistance from a friend, Matt from Sugar Shack, to bleed the fuel system while simultaneously cranking the engine.14:52 The repair succeeds after reconfiguring the fuel line to a gravity-fed setup with a priming ball.14:26 Throughout the stay, Perrins manages the challenges of a crowded anchorage during a local regatta, frequently monitoring nearby vessels to avoid collisions.15:02 He also removes aging, dust-prone carpet from the boat’s interior, opting to stain the underlying wood veneer and use throw rugs instead.3:23
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