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There was water everywhere inside the boat! [Ep. 119]
7 November 2025 · 47 min · 34K views · Alboran Sea
What this video covers
A water hose connection failure on the Sunreef 62 Supernova flooded the saloon, destroying a new inverter and shorting electrical components.2:23 The crew discovered the leak after turning on the water pump to wash dishes, which caused water to spray from a disconnected hose and pool around the inverter and wiring.1:24 They immediately disconnected the damaged unit from the battery to prevent further electrical damage and utilised a backup inverter to restore power to essential systems.3:05 The crew also relied on their emergency drinking water supply after the main tank drained during the incident.5:52 Following the failure, they diverted to a protected anchorage to inspect the wiring, perform temporary repairs, and verify the status of other onboard electronics.6:46 They subsequently continued their passage towards Gibraltar to refuel before an upcoming Atlantic crossing, monitoring weather forecasts via PredictWind to avoid unfavourable winds in the strait.17:40 The incident highlighted the necessity of keeping a dedicated emergency water supply and maintaining accessible, waterproof electrical connections.
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