Breaking Wavesvidéo
We Saved Our Boat From A Reef... Now What?
3 novembre 2024 · 29 min · 220K vues
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
After three days stranded on a reef in the Tuamotu Archipelago, the crew of the sailboat Kiana successfully refloated their vessel with the assistance of local residents.0:20 Upon reaching a safe anchorage, the owners discovered severe electrical failure caused by saltwater corrosion on the main battery selector switch and associated cabling.9:32 The damage disabled the engine starter, bilge pumps, and DC panel.10:25 Ben and Alie performed temporary repairs using smaller gauge wire to restore bilge pump functionality and basic cabin power.15:59 A local fisherman named Bruno later provided 2-0 wire and lugs to permanently re-terminate the corroded connections, successfully restarting the engine.19:37 The hull sustained a two-foot-long crack and fiberglass separation, which the crew plans to patch with underwater epoxy before hauling out for permanent repairs.11:37 The crew raised nearly $15,000 via a GoFundMe campaign to compensate the local rescue team and support their efforts to acquire a dedicated work boat for future community assistance.26:51
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