We rigged our Morgan Out Island for Blue Water Sailing!
5 ottobre 2024 · 10 min · 2K visualizzazioni · Maryland Marina, Baltimore
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Shane and Sandra are preparing their KYAN II a Morgan Out Island 41 Ketch for a voyage from Baltimore to the Bahamas by performing extensive rigging, electrical, and maintenance upgrades. The crew replaced old incandescent spreader lights with 6,000-lumen LED units and installed a new VHF antenna after discovering significant corrosion on the 20-year-old Shakespeare 5215 connector.2:08 To prevent galvanic corrosion between the stainless steel mounting hardware and the aluminum mast, they applied Teflon tape to the bolts.4:58 The electrical system received an upgrade to SOK lithium batteries equipped with Bluetooth boards, allowing for remote voltage monitoring and individual battery management.5:41 Additional maintenance included repairing a leak on an AB inflatable dinghy using FlexPaste, testing Magica rust remover on deck hardware, and installing solar-powered security cameras on the main and mizzen masts.9:03 The crew also verified the operation of a Vevor diesel heater before launching the vessel for their seasonal transit south.6:31
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