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EP23 - BUZZING the dinghy around LONG BEACH with my CRAZY WIFE
21 July 2023 · 20 min · 2K views
What this video covers
The owner of Solé performs maintenance on the boat’s ground tackle, splicing 100 feet of new chain to the existing 130 feet for a total of 340 feet of rode, including 210 feet of three-strand line.3:57 He secures the shackle connection using seizing wire to prevent it from backing out.2:16 During a planned sunset sail, the engine fails to discharge water from the exhaust, indicating a cooling system issue.17:33 He discovers the engine seacock was closed, likely by a guest, and restores flow after reopening the valve.18:00 The boat then departs for a short evening sail off the coast of Long Beach, California, before the wind dies.19:44 Separately, the crew uses their dinghy to navigate the harbour, practising docking manoeuvres and visiting local landmarks including the Queen Mary and the lighthouse area.15:48
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