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We Bought Diesel Engines for the Catamaran - But Will We Use Them? (MJ Sailing Ep 175)
19 de febrero de 2021 · 15 min · 78K visitas · Annapolis
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Matt and Jessica are preparing a build site on Kent Island for a new catamaran project. The work involves cleaning bilges, scrubbing interior surfaces, and addressing water intrusion issues, including a leaking hatch and potential seacock failure.2:21 They are also recoring a section of the hull that suffered water damage.4:20 To support the build, they improved the site infrastructure by laying a membrane and gravel base inside a work tent to ensure a dry environment.7:08
The couple traveled 500 miles from Annapolis to Portland, Maine, to purchase two 2019 Yanmar 30-horsepower diesel engines.9:49 They completed the 20-hour round trip to secure the engines, which they intend to store while deciding between diesel or outboard propulsion for the new vessel.12:28 The engines were successfully transferred from a trailer to their truck and eventually moved into the work tent at Kentmore Marina with assistance from marina staff.14:33 The project remains in the early stages of site preparation and component acquisition.
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