El Viaje de Bohemiavídeo
WE RECYCLE a SUNKEN BOAT / Life on a Sailboat / [Ep.25] The Journey of Bohemia
30 de octubre de 2021 · 13 min · 52K visitas · Luperón, Dominican Republic
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Tomás retrieves a new sail from Miami and transports it to Luperón, Dominican Republic, to replace damaged canvas.0:07 To protect the new sail, the crew salvages a functional winch from a nearby abandoned, hurricane-damaged vessel.2:48 The salvaged winch features a 1:22 gear reduction, which the crew intends to use as a dedicated unit for the headsail furler.4:34 After cleaning the salvaged unit and verifying its mechanical operation, the crew installs it on their boat to improve furling control in high winds.5:20 The installation process requires three days to finalize the mounting position, ensure proper lead angles for the lines, and seal the hardware with butyl tape and CorrosionX to prevent water ingress.6:50 The new winch also provides additional utility for handling a spinnaker or staysail.8:01 The project concludes with the crew attending a local musical gathering in the town center.8:29 Salvaging functional hardware from derelict boats provides viable spare parts for essential deck equipment.
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