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Dodging JellyFish While Clearing the Prop - Maintenance Monday
27 de noviembre de 2017 · 8 min · 36K visitas · Monterey
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A vessel arriving in Monterey after dark struck a submerged object, likely a crab buoy, causing engine RPM fluctuations and a loss of speed.0:20 The crew suspected a fouled propeller but found the local harbor heavily infested with jellyfish, complicating underwater inspection.5:34 Unable to hire a diver during the Thanksgiving holiday, the owner rented a cold-water wetsuit, mask, snorkel, gloves, and booties from a local dive shop.1:49 Using a GoPro mounted on a dual-handle tray, the owner snorkeled under the boat in 51.8-degree water to clear the obstruction.4:30 The line wrapped around the propeller was removed by hand without requiring a knife.7:27 The owner successfully cleared the prop and restored normal engine performance.7:53
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