Crossing the Equator (Sailing Nandji) Ep 93
28 agosto 2018 · 21 min · 123K visualizzazioni · Jayapura
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The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe undertakes a 700-nautical-mile passage from Jayapura to Sorong, Indonesia, while managing multiple mechanical failures.4:04 Shortly after departure, the accelerator cable snaps, leaving the engine stuck in gear.3:25 The crew later discovers loose bolts on the gearbox housing, which they repair at sea by unbolting the unit from the engine, applying Loctite, and retightening the fasteners.12:14 During the transit, the engine exhibits white smoke and oil leakage, suggesting a need for an injector service or a full engine rebuild.12:39 The vessel experiences light winds, squalls, and periods of upwind sailing that force the crew to heave to.10:45 They cross the equator during a squall, performing a traditional ceremony that involves walking the boom and offering alcohol to Neptune.17:52 The passage concludes with the crew facing a storm while the engine remains disabled due to a removed exhaust pipe.21:16 Regular maintenance of engine mounts and gear linkages is essential for reliability during long-distance passages.
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