Sailing Triteia · vidéo

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The captain of the 1965 Alberg 30 sloop *Triteia* experiences a series of mechanical failures while attempting to depart a marina in New Zealand.0:25 During the initial departure, the engine fails to engage in forward gear because the captain neglected to reconnect the control cable to the shifter after manually setting the throttle for a cold start.12:03 The boat drifts into a piling, requiring assistance from a bystander to push off.14:24 Later, while testing the recently rebuilt engine, the brand-new $500 starter motor suffers a catastrophic failure, with its housing cone shattering and jamming the flywheel.19:28 The captain discovers that the starter’s internal components exploded, a failure attributed to poor manufacturing quality common in modern replacement parts.21:17 After the incident, a local shop repairs the vessel's original, more robust starter, which is then reinstalled.20:38 The captain retains the replacement starter as a spare after ensuring the flywheel teeth remain undamaged.21:04

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