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BOAT LIFE AFTER ROUGH PASSAGE: Assessing the Damage...Is this Lifestyle Worth It? - Ep 221
19 de enero de 2025 · 26 min · 80K visitas · British Virgin Islands
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After completing a 10-day passage from Virginia to the British Virgin Islands, the crew of Jibsea performs maintenance and repairs on their boat while exploring local anchorages.0:03 The vessel’s solar array suffered from shading caused by a radar mount on the bimini, which the crew removed to improve power output. They also troubleshoot a leaking water tank, suspecting a split seam caused by heavy sea states during the transit, and plan to monitor it while seeking a replacement.4:38 The crew inspects a torn Code Zero sail, which they plan to repair using an onboard sewing machine since the damage is limited to the edge.21:25 Additionally, they install a new Rocna MK2 anchor and 200 feet of 3/8-inch G43 Titan chain, marking the chain with zip ties at 50-foot and 25-foot intervals.11:35 They utilize an 8.5-foot Go-Do Max dinghy for shore access and snorkeling at local sites like the RMS Rhone wreck.23:47
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