Sailing With Phoenix | Oliver · video

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Oliver, owner of With Phoenix, performs engine maintenance and services eight winches. He replaces the engine impeller after discovering the original unit had nine blades while the replacement had 12, which could have caused overheating.5:51 He also addresses white exhaust smoke by using an oil extractor to remove excess oil from the engine, noting that the smoke persists due to residual oil in the system.13:08 For the winch maintenance, he services a Harken winch by disassembling the drum, cleaning the internal bearings and gears with spirits, and applying a light coat of grease using a modified paintbrush.18:18 He consults a 1986 instructional video and ChatGPT to confirm the reassembly process and identifies that a clicking sound during operation is normal.22:59 He plans to service the remaining seven winches using this streamlined method.23:12

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