Not all sunshine and bikinis
27 août 2021 · 21 min · 90K vues
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Maintenance tasks on the 27-kilo Manson anchor and the engine of the boat Shaddy dominate preparations for an upcoming voyage.6:36 The owner replaces the main changeover valve in the heads to resolve a leak that previously flooded the bilges and damaged provisions.3:06 He upgrades the anchor chain, marking it every five meters for the first section and every ten meters thereafter, totaling 75 meters.8:27 Engine maintenance includes a full oil change, requiring 9.5 liters of oil, and the sale of two non-running outboard motors.7:08 To improve dinghy performance, he installs a tiller extension and hydrofoil fins on the outboard leg.13:17 The owner also recovers personal property from the water after a neighbor’s car is broken into at the marina.5:55 Between boat projects, he explores local New Zealand landmarks, including a quarry-based art center and various waterfalls.4:03
Plus de vidéos de Adventures of an old Seadog
De Adventures of an old Seadog — voir le bateau, l'équipage et chaque vidéo analysée de la chaîne.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Un e-mail avec les meilleures trouvailles de la flotte — les moments, les bateaux et les histoires qui valent la peine d'être regardés. Entrez votre adresse pour recevoir votre propre exemplaire.