Not all sunshine and bikinis
27 August 2021 · 21 min · 90K views
What this video covers
Maintenance tasks on the 27-kilo Manson anchor and the engine of the boat Shaddy dominate preparations for an upcoming voyage.6:36 The owner replaces the main changeover valve in the heads to resolve a leak that previously flooded the bilges and damaged provisions.3:06 He upgrades the anchor chain, marking it every five meters for the first section and every ten meters thereafter, totaling 75 meters.8:27 Engine maintenance includes a full oil change, requiring 9.5 liters of oil, and the sale of two non-running outboard motors.7:08 To improve dinghy performance, he installs a tiller extension and hydrofoil fins on the outboard leg.13:17 The owner also recovers personal property from the water after a neighbor’s car is broken into at the marina.5:55 Between boat projects, he explores local New Zealand landmarks, including a quarry-based art center and various waterfalls.4:03
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