The Lazy Geckos ™ · video

Hva denne videoen dekker

The crew of the vessel Calypso prepares for a passage from Palm Harbor Marina in West Palm Beach to the Bahamas.Watch The generator has been running at 210 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding its optimal 170-to-180-degree range, and parts for the cooling system are unavailable through Cummins.2:56 To mitigate the risk of total generator failure during the crossing, the crew purchased a Honda 2000 portable generator.3:22 This unit provides a 30-amp output that feeds into the boat's existing Victron chargers to maintain the house battery bank.3:44 The crew also performed final maintenance, including impeller replacement, and conducted a safety briefing for their child, Reese.4:03 Despite anxiety regarding the passage after a period of inactivity, the crew confirmed a favorable weather window for the Gulf Stream crossing.7:21 They plan to clear customs upon arrival in the Bahamas before continuing to the islands.8:17

Mer fra The Lazy Geckos ™

10 Years Aboard and We're Finally Learning How To Relax! - The Lazy Geckos Ep. 365okt. 2026The Captain Put Her to Work - The Lazy Geckos Ep. 364sep. 2026Trying to Motivate The Captain! - The Lazy Geckos Ep. 363sep. 2026Downwind Sailing Never Looked This Good!- - The Lazy Geckos Ep. 362sep. 2026

Fra The Lazy Geckos ™ – se kanalens båt, mannskap og alle analyserte videoer.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Én e-post med flåtens beste funn – øyeblikkene, båtene og historiene som er verdt din seertid. Skriv inn din egen adresse for å få din egen kopi.