The INDIAN OCEAN BROKE OUR BOAT! Let the BOAT WORK begin! Ep 411

Name: The INDIAN OCEAN BROKE OUR BOAT! Let the BOAT WORK begin! Ep 411
Uploaded: 2025-07-31T06:50:51.000Z
Duration: 25 min 17 s
Description: The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe hauls their 18-tonne sailboat in Knysna for a cutlass bearing replacement.

31. juli 2025 · 25 min · 35K visninger · Knysna

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The crew of the 18-tonne sailboat Nandji - Frothlyfe performs a series of maintenance tasks while anchored in Knysna, South Africa, to address wear accumulated during an Indian Ocean crossing. The primary repair involves re-tensioning the cable steering system, which had developed significant slack and required adjustment of the bulldog grips at the rudder block.1:42 Additional maintenance includes changing the oil in the watermaker’s high-pressure pump and planning for a future acid wash of the teak deck.11:28 To address underwater maintenance, the crew coordinates with a local rigger, Dave, to haul the vessel out on a slipway for a cutlass bearing replacement and anti-fouling application.13:46 Because the Knysna entrance and slipway are depth-restricted, the haul-out is timed specifically for high tide.19:29 The crew secures temporary, dog-friendly accommodation nearby to live in while the boat remains on the hard stand.16:49 Regular maintenance and proactive haul-outs are essential for ensuring vessel reliability during long-term cruising.