Arctic Expedition: Learn to Shoot, Watermaker, Wind Generator - Sailing Kauana Ep 28
4 octobre 2018 · 27 min · 9K vues · A Coruña
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Preparing for an Arctic expedition to Svalbard, the crew of a sailboat based in Sada, Spain, performs extensive maintenance and system upgrades. The owner completes a firearms safety course to meet local regulations for the remote archipelago.1:30 Technical work focuses on the watermaker, which requires troubleshooting after a failed initial test; the system eventually produces 60 liters per hour after the crew bypasses filters to connect seawater directly to the pump.15:07 The owner also cleans a black fungal growth from the diesel tank and installs a new wind generator controller from Selden after a year of diagnostic issues.17:14 Additionally, the project includes installing a new forestay and chainplates to accommodate a storm jib, a process involving mast modifications and tensioning systems.25:16 The owner notes that the boat manufacturer, Hallberg-Rassy, provides essential support and spare parts for these complex refits.24:58 Despite the difficulty of performing these repairs in confined spaces, the vessel is being readied for high-latitude sailing.
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