Sailors Can Dress Well Too! - S7:E09

Name: Sailors Can Dress Well Too! - S7:E09
Uploaded: 2021-10-01T12:56:15.000Z
Duration: 12 min 33 s
Description: A charter catamaran crew replaces a failed freshwater pressure regulator while navigating shallow Belizean waters.

1. oktober 2021 · 12 min · 212K visninger · Belize

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The crew of a charter catamaran in Belize experiences a failure of the freshwater pump’s external pressure regulator, which emits a burning smell and cuts off water flow.3:31 After initially troubleshooting the wiring, the crew replaces the unit with a smaller spare pump that utilizes an internal pressure regulator.4:01 While motoring in light winds, the crew navigates to a marina to restock groceries and water.0:58 They later transit a narrow, shallow cut toward the barrier reef while relying on visual navigation because the boat’s depth sounder is non-functional.7:10 The vessel anchors at South Water Key, where the crew visits the Pelican Beach Resort.7:53 The transit involves careful maneuvering through shallow water and monitoring of chart accuracy.7:26 Replacing a failed external pressure regulator with a pump featuring an internal regulator restores the vessel's water system.4:01