Are we really doing this? [E263]
5 de octubre de 2023 · 18 min · 965 vistas · Georgian Bay
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The crew decides to abandon their wind turbine after troubleshooting reveals extensive internal corrosion on the rotor, stator, and circuit board.1:12 Rather than investing in repairs and upgrading the undersized wiring, they plan to rely on solar power and a backup generator.1:39 To support their electrical needs, they import three 100-amp-hour UNOX batteries from the United States to Canada, incurring a 15% duty fee at the border.7:57 As they prepare for a planned departure toward Florida and the Bahamas, the crew faces a strict October 11 deadline to clear the Erie Canal before winter conditions set in.14:27 While managing boat preparations and pregnancy, they balance these tasks with local winter activities in Canada, including a community snow sculpture event and a cold-water plunge.5:06 The crew intends to visit the boat in mid-April to measure for upcoming projects and inspect through-hulls before the birth of their second child in early June.18:27
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