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Spicy sailing in the Banda sea - gear failure in reefy waters! | S2 Ep.20
25 août 2024 · 14 min · 5K vues · Tual, Kai Islands
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The crew of the Open 66 NV faces mechanical challenges while departing Tual in the Kai Islands, Indonesia, bound for Bandanera.1:22 A faulty gearbox requires the engine to be shut down and restarted to engage forward gear, complicating maneuvers near a reef.0:03 Additionally, the anchor windlass overheats due to an undersized 15-meter cable, forcing the crew to retrieve 100 meters of chain in short, intermittent bursts.1:33 To manage the departure safely, the crew coordinates positions at the engine control panel, windlass circuit breaker, chain locker, and helm, using Hollyland wireless headsets to maintain communication.0:51 The 200-mile passage to the Banda Sea takes approximately 24 hours.4:09 Upon arrival in Bandanera, the vessel’s 5-meter draft allows for a rare stern-tie to a pier.10:56 The crew continues to seek a shipyard capable of hauling out the vessel for permanent gearbox repairs.8:23 They also complete repairs on a middle staysail using homemade soft shackles.8:52
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