REALITY of a Full-Time Cruiser [E303]
23 agosto 2024 · 27 min · 931 visualizzazioni · Alligator Pungo River, North Carolina
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The crew of the 40-ft sailboat Wildly Intrepid 2 performs a series of maintenance tasks while transiting the Intracoastal Waterway toward Oriental, North Carolina. After experiencing alternator failure, the owner repairs the unit by cleaning the bolts and installing a lock washer.3:45 He also troubleshoots a faulty anchor light at the top of the mast, identifying a short circuit at the light fixture that requires a future replacement.10:19 While cleaning up electrical wiring near the MPPT charge controller, he removes 15 feet of unnecessary 10-gauge wire to reduce voltage drop and improve solar efficiency.17:03 During engine inspections, he discovers a water leak near the heat exchanger, which he temporarily mitigates by tightening hose clamps, though he notes the unit will eventually require a full overhaul.26:12 The crew utilizes the free dock in Oriental, where they source fresh shrimp from local boats and coordinate grocery logistics via the Piggly Wiggly shuttle.21:34
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