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Sailing Solo to Catalina Harbor and Mild Engine Drama (April 2023)
27 avril 2023 · 35 min · 710 vues · Cat Harbor, Santa Catalina Island
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A solo sailor navigating a 40-foot sailboat from Catalina Island toward Los Angeles Harbor experiences repeated engine stalls caused by a suspected fuel line obstruction. After the engine fails near the west end of the island, the sailor attempts to bleed the fuel system and replaces the primary fuel filter, finding it relatively clean.30:43 The priming bulb fails to reinflate, indicating a vacuum issue or blockage in the fuel pickup line.31:14 The sailor clears the line by blowing air back into the fuel tank, successfully restarting the engine.32:38 To mitigate the risk of a total power loss in the busy shipping lanes and the entrance to Angel's Gate, the sailor keeps the mainsail and staysail hoisted while motor-sailing to maintain maneuverability.34:13 The engine remains operational for the remainder of the transit to the marina.34:53 The experience highlights the importance of maintaining sail power as a backup during engine-related fuel delivery failures.
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