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A $3,000 Problem — Sailing Uma [Step 104]
11 gennaio 2018 · 12 min · 162K visualizzazioni · Santa Marta Marina
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The crew of Uma repairs a malfunctioning chart plotter in Santa Marta, Colombia, after saltwater intrusion during a knockdown fried a diode on the circuit board.3:07 After testing the GPS antenna on another vessel to confirm the fault lay within the unit, the crew sourced a replacement diode from a local electronics shop and soldered it onto the board, restoring satellite connectivity for a total cost of $2.3:19 While docked at the Santa Marta marina, the crew also installed plywood flooring in the former engine room to create storage space and built partitions in the cockpit lockers to secure gear.7:41 During their stay, the crew finalized customs clearance by signing paperwork on the trunk of a government vehicle after an official identified the boat from passport photos.11:09 The project concluded with the installation of a recessed trash bin lid in the galley counter.9:36
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