Sailing Good, Bad, and Uglyvídeo

RECIPE FOR DISASTER! Turning back on our sail

19 de febrero de 2023 · 23 min · 108K visitas · St. John

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A 30-knot wind and 4-to-6-foot swells forced the crew of Good, Bad, and Ugly to abort a passage from the southeast corner of St. John toward Coral Bay.11:10 The captain attempted the transit despite a known mechanical failure on the dinghy outboard, which was secured only with a temporary clamp.8:25 During the rough conditions, the jib sheet ripped against the lifelines, prompting the decision to return to the mooring field.11:26 The crew also performed a routine gear oil change on their Beta Marine engine, specifically servicing the PRM90 gearbox using the manufacturer’s manual.19:13 The owners noted that the pressure to maintain a weekly content schedule occasionally leads to poor decision-making regarding weather windows.20:04 They plan to reduce future video lengths to approximately 20 minutes to improve their ability to manage maintenance and travel logistics.21:30 Prioritizing vessel safety over production schedules prevents unnecessary equipment damage during challenging sea states.

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