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Back to the boat, the first surprises 😅 | Vlog 123
15 mai 2026 · 36 min · 7K vues · Tonga
Man inspects engine part inside boat cabin
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
After four months of storage, the owners of a 31-foot sailboat return to their vessel in Fiji to find several maintenance issues requiring immediate attention.0:14 A broken engine mount, or silent block, causes excessive noise and vibration during gear shifts, necessitating a full replacement of all four mounts to ensure proper engine alignment.2:29 The boat’s bow thruster and windlass remain inoperable due to a dead battery, which requires replacement before the vessel can be maneuvered to a new slip.0:45 Additionally, the marine toilet pump failed, a recurring issue attributed to improper storage, leading the owners to install a Seaflow pump as a cost-effective alternative to the expensive Jabsco brand.11:58 The crew also replaces a delaminated depth sounder display with a used unit sourced from eBay and begins fabricating a lightweight carbon fiber spinnaker pole using a repurposed windsurfing mast and fittings from SVB.15:18 These repairs highlight the common maintenance challenges and budget impacts associated with returning a boat to service after long-term storage.
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