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Boat Projects Have Begun! Upgrading our Anchor Winch [Windlass Installation] Ep 103
5 décembre 2019 · 23 min · 323K vues · New Zealand
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
After the windlass on the 50-ft catamaran Zatara failed during a passage from Fiji to New Zealand, the crew replaced the existing Lewmar 3000 unit with a new Maxwell windlass.3:29 Keith Whitaker removed the old equipment, filled the mounting holes with epoxy, and sealed the surrounding plywood to prevent water intrusion.9:44 He installed the new Maxwell system, which includes a remote control and an Auto Anchor 700 series chain counter.13:17 The installation required three days of work, including fiberglass repair, deck plate fabrication, and electrical wiring of a 135-amp breaker.15:20 The system functions with both foot switches and the wireless remote, though the chain counter sensor installation remained pending upon receipt of a missing cable.14:57 In a subsequent Q&A, the crew discussed using a Bauer Jr. scuba compressor, noting that regular tank inspections and built-in bypass valves mitigate explosion risks.21:40 They also addressed the use of B&G forward-looking sonar for detecting submerged shipping containers, noting that such encounters are rare compared to the frequency of hitting whales.17:28
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