Sailing SV Cordelia · vidéo

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The crew of SV Cordelia, a Venus 46 ketch, faces a series of mechanical failures while anchored in Grand Mal Bay, Grenada, during the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.2:20 A persistent diesel leak in the main fuel injection pump rendered the engine inoperable, preventing the vessel from relocating to the safer anchorage of Prickly Bay.6:26 The situation worsened when the generator failed, leaving the boat with critically low battery levels.3:15 Additionally, the dinghy requires constant inflation due to a damaged patch.4:00 The crew ordered a replacement fuel injection pump from the United Kingdom via DHL to address the engine issue.12:48 While awaiting parts, they monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Brett, which poses a potential threat to their exposed position.13:13 The crew also performs minor maintenance, including sewing new covers for cockpit seats, to manage the stress of the compounding repairs.9:56

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