Sailing SV Cordelia · video

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The crew of SV Cordelia, a Venus 46 ketch, struggles with a failing freezer compressor while anchored in the Caribbean.2:49 After troubleshooting the electrical controller box and failing to find a replacement part at a local chandlery, the crew purchases a gas fitting at an Ace Hardware store to attempt a DIY regassing.5:42 The freezer remains non-functional, resulting in the total loss of their meat supply, which the crew cooks immediately to prevent waste.8:16 To manage power consumption during the repair, they run a generator due to insufficient solar and wind input.3:19 The crew uses an AB 3.1-metre aluminium RIB with a 9.9-hp Yamaha four-stroke outboard for shore trips, noting that their Torqeedo electric motor lacks the power required for the large anchorages and squally conditions common in the region.12:12 For navigation and weather, they rely on Navionics and Windy on an iPad, supplemented by an older Raymarine system and the National Hurricane Centre.13:17

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