STUCK for MONTHS WITHOUT an ENGINE... What are we going to do? Ep 436
1 de marzo de 2026 · 24 min · 49K visitas · Western Cape, South Africa
Man hoists giant tuna aboard boat on open sea
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A couple living aboard their 47-foot Tayana 47 CC in Cape Town, South Africa, prepares for a major engine replacement after seven weeks of delays.0:03 While waiting for the new motor, the crew performs routine maintenance, including troubleshooting a persistent freshwater leak under their 1,000-liter water tank and cleaning the bilge.16:41 They also attempt to service their dinghy outboard, which overheats during testing, and clear clogged burners on their Force 10 oven.12:40 The crew researches comprehensive sailboat insurance options, evaluating the differences between agents, brokers, and underwriters to secure coverage for upcoming ocean passages.8:10 They also spend a day deep-sea fishing for yellowfin tuna with a local charter to break up the routine of marina life.19:04 The boat remains docked while the crew cleans the hull and prepares the engine compartment for the imminent installation of the new propulsion system.23:00
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