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10 Things We Did to Prepare Our Sailboat for Sailing Across The Pacific Ocean [Ep. 147]

28 de abril de 2024 · 18 min · 18K visitas

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To prepare for a 4,000-mile Pacific crossing from Chile to French Polynesia, the crew of the sailboat Sweet Ruca completed ten maintenance and logistics tasks. They stocked critical engine, water maker, and rigging spares, including Raycor fuel and water filters.3:15 They replaced all running rigging with Marlow Dyneema lines, sizing down sheets and halyards to improve performance and handling.4:01 The crew installed a new mainsail from EvolutionSails and performed a full rig inspection for cracks or corrosion.8:34 They rebuilt the primary autopilot ram and installed a new lithium battery bank to support high-draw electronics.10:29 For onboard comfort and safety, they installed custom-cut, rubber-backed carpeting to provide traction for their dog, Roxy.11:11 They provisioned for a four-week passage to avoid high costs in French Polynesia and topped off 130 gallons of diesel.13:03 Finally, they analyzed weather routing, choosing the longer, more comfortable Northern Trade Route over the faster, storm-prone southern path.15:33

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