Sailing NV · video

What this video covers

The crew of NV, a 13.5-meter sailboat, performs a series of recurring repairs to maintain their vessel while cruising in Indonesia. Maintenance tasks include cleaning hair from the macerator pump in the electric toilet, resealing the fridge and kitchen counter, and repairing an oven door. When the fuel tank developed a leak, the crew attempted plastic welding to seal it.12:23 The engine required a new shaft seal, though the initial replacement was the incorrect size.1:42 The crew also replaced a damaged outboard motor and dinghy, and repaired a torn staysail.3:11 After the boat heeled 90 degrees, the crew restored a crushed PVC stand-up paddleboard by heating and pressing the foam core.7:27 The autopilot’s universal joint required a replacement spherical insert, sourced from a salvaged vessel.8:51 After the damper plate between the engine and gearbox failed for the third time, the crew reinforced the disc with bolts to restore propulsion for a passage through a reef pass in Bali.14:07

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