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Searching for a metal-lathe! - Repairs and Mods while sailing North BC.

24 août 2024 · 24 min · 464K vues

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The crew of the wooden sailing vessel Tally Ho navigates the Inside Passage of British Columbia, traveling from northern Vancouver Island toward Haida Gwaii.0:25 During the transit, the crew stops in Shearwater to address a mechanical failure in the anchor roller assembly, which prevented the chain from seating properly and caused uneven wear.9:58 Using a lathe at a local boat shop, the crew machines a custom mandrel to modify the roller, successfully improving the chain fit and rotation.11:09 The voyage includes a convoy passage with the 1922 mission boat Argonaut 2, which features a Gardner 6L3 marine diesel engine requiring a 16-step air-start procedure.15:29 The journey culminates in a crossing of the Hecate Strait, a notoriously volatile body of water known for rapid sea-state changes.13:32 The crew maintains a detailed logbook and observes local wildlife, including a salmon shark, while navigating through fog and twilight to reach their first anchorage in Haida Gwaii.20:52 Modifying critical deck hardware using local shore-side facilities allows for necessary repairs in remote cruising grounds.

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