EP#296 We Have Splashdown!!
19 December 2024 · 34 min · 220 views
What this video covers
After 20 months on the hard at TJ’s Boat Yard and Marina in Belhaven, the 30-foot sailboat *Into Oblivion* successfully launched following a 19-day wait for sufficient water levels.18:00 A high tide provided a 1.5-foot increase in depth, allowing the vessel to float free from the creek.18:00 The engine started immediately upon launch, though the owner noted low coolant levels in the internal system and plans to investigate for potential leaks.19:53 The boat is currently listing to starboard, requiring weight redistribution.21:39 Systems checks confirmed the EPIRB, lights, and sails are operational.9:31 The owner successfully restarted the refrigerator by heating the cooling plate to circulate Freon, enabling the resumption of cold food storage.26:22 Future plans include a final provisioning run and departing the marina at the first favorable weather window.31:31 The vessel remained secure at this facility through two hurricane seasons while hauled out.32:34
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