Episode #73 RESCUED!
21 September 2016 · 12 min · 23K views · Herring Bay
What this video covers
A 30-foot fin keel sailboat experienced engine failure and heavy white smoke in the engine room while sea trialing in Herring Bay.2:32 The crew shut down the engine and anchored near the entrance channel to await a tow from BoatUS.2:36 Because the vessel’s sails and roller furler were inoperable, the crew remained at anchor in the channel, exposed to wakes from passing motorboats.3:59 After being towed to safety, the owner investigated the cause of the failure.7:47 He ruled out a clogged water intake strainer but discovered the raw water impeller was severely damaged and missing vanes.10:47 The engine also required nearly a half-gallon of coolant, suggesting a significant overheat event.11:49 The owner replaced the impeller and refilled the cooling system to address the failure.11:09 A professional tow operator noted that common issues for sailboats in the area include running aground on shallow shoals and fuel contamination, emphasizing the necessity of GPS navigation and backup lighting.9:40
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