WEsail · video

Cosa tratta questo video

The crew of a cruising sailboat attempts to repair a failed Isotherm double-drawer refrigerator by replacing a leaking condenser with a $20 aluminum heat sink intended for commercial air conditioning.11:47 The aluminum component fails under the pressure of the system's refrigerant, causing the unit to deform and remain inoperable.13:14 Faced with a $1,400 backordered replacement part or a $2,100 new unit, the crew decides to postpone the repair and rely on a small auxiliary beverage cooler while they travel to Oaxaca, Mexico, for the Dia de los Muertos festival.14:02 Other boat projects include installing a saltwater galley pump, adding gas hinges to storage panels, and mounting fans to cool the battery bank.1:58 Upon returning to the boat, the crew hosts guests for a short coastal sail and fishing trip.18:25 The vessel performs well during the transit, though the crew notes they remain rusty with sail handling and tacking maneuvers.22:00

Altro da WEsail

We Had to Abort the Passage | Sailing Fiji's Reef-Strewn Watersset 2026France to Fiji in 24 Hours | Back to Boat Lifeago 2026We Flew Halfway Around the World to Surprise My Family | Fiji to Franceago 202613 Knots, Big Seas & Dolphins at Sunset | Sailing Back to Fiji's Mainlandago 2026

Da WEsail — guarda la barca, l'equipaggio e ogni video analizzato del canale.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Una email con le migliori scoperte della flotta — i momenti, le barche e le storie che meritano il tuo tempo di visione. Inserisci il tuo indirizzo per riceverne una copia.