SailingBriticanvidéo
Sailboat Living - Life after sailing in rough seas
29 août 2017 · 27 min · 84K vues · Cape Fear River, Wilmington, North Carolina
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The crew of the sailboat Britican addresses multiple maintenance issues and equipment failures while docked in Charleston, South Carolina, following a passage from Wilmington. The autopilot, which failed during the transit, is diagnosed as a potential issue with a stuck standby button on an aging Raymarine control panel.17:24 Persistent water ingress in the forward cabin is traced to improperly sealed deck hardware and accidental drill holes in the anchor locker, which the crew repairs by cleaning, re-caulking, and resealing with sealant.13:24 Additionally, the crew investigates an engine oil leak and performs maintenance on the generator.3:39 The boat requires further work on its Coppercoat bottom paint, which was applied incorrectly in Wilmington, necessitating a return trip to the yard.25:04 Future plans include transitioning to a K-12 homeschooling program for the owner's daughter and preparing for a return to the Caribbean in November.25:42
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