Sailing Northern Brees Episode 12: DIY and Setting Sail
25 novembre 2023 · 18 min · 2K visualizzazioni · Troon
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The crew of Northern Brees completes a series of maintenance projects in Troon, Scotland, before departing on a shakedown cruise to the Isle of Arran and eventually Ballycastle, Northern Ireland.12:38 Repairs include installing a flexible pipe section on a diesel heater to prevent fan housing distortion, remounting a Marine Kinetics wind generator, and installing a halyard retainer to eliminate headsail furler wraps.7:44 The crew also replaces the hot water boiler’s anode, heating element, and thermostat, and applies Semko teak sealer to the deck.9:38 A Garmin wind instrument, which failed twice during previous passages, is replaced a third time with on-site technical support.10:50 During the transit to Ballycastle, the crew monitors VHF radio traffic regarding live-fire naval exercises near Ailsa Craig.16:24 The vessel’s paddle wheel speed sensor remains intermittent due to marine growth, and the crew plans to replace their anchor chain to prevent piling in the chain locker.12:48
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