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SO MANY STORMS AT SEA HAVE US DISTURBED - This is the Caribbean 😯 | Ep. 40 - Chez Team

1 de diciembre de 2024 · 40 min · 94K visitas · Virgin Islands

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The crew of a catamaran anchored in the Bahamas faces a series of intense, frequent rainstorms that force them to manage water shortages and ongoing boat repairs. After discovering water leaking into the bilge from a cabin side panel, the hosts identify a breach in the hull-to-deck joint, which they attempt to seal with sealant.1:38 They also address a leak in the rub rail, applying sealant along the exterior to prevent further water ingress.24:31 During a period of heavy weather, the crew monitors their anchor position using a depth sounder, calculating depth by adding a six-foot draft to their instrument readings to ensure adequate chain scope.19:10 With fresh water supplies exhausted, they collect rainwater for washing and bathing while waiting for a favorable weather window to depart for a port.29:09 The crew notes the high cost of installing a davit system for their dinghy, estimated between $18,000 and $26,000, and expresses an urgent need for a watermaker to maintain self-sufficiency.29:44

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