Sam Holmes Sailingvidéo

Projects: whisker pole, electronics, grab rail & manatees

19 mai 2020 · 14 min · 57K vues

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A whisker pole storage system, a cabin grab rail, and a hardwired charging station improve deck and interior utility. To clear the side decks, a two-section track mounted to the mast allows the whisker pole to slide vertically for storage.1:15 A file smooths the track’s transition gap, and a washer acts as a stopper for the car.4:14 Replacing noisy metal rigging with Dyneema reduces vibration.3:34 Inside the cabin, a repurposed stainless steel boat hook mounted on teak blocks provides a grab rail for stability while heeled.10:27 To improve electrical reliability, 12-volt appliances and a Ryobi battery charger are hardwired into a dedicated charging station, eliminating loose cigarette-style plugs.5:47 Magnetic charging cables with interchangeable adapters for iPhone, USB-C, and mini-USB simplify gadget maintenance in a salt-air environment.8:37 Additionally, a valve clearance check on the engine reveals no necessary adjustments, despite audible ticking.12:56

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