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Solo Sailing to Barcelona

12. august 2023 · 22 min · 79K visninger · Balearic Sea

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A solo sailor navigates a Yanmar-powered sailboat from Mallorca to Barcelona, managing light winds and intermittent engine starting failures.0:41 During the passage, the vessel maintains speeds of 5 to 6 knots in 15-knot winds, though the engine requires replacement of the starter motor upon arrival.3:01 After being denied space at Marina Vela, the boat secures a slip at Olympic Marina for 35 euros per night.6:00 Maintenance tasks in Barcelona include removing cockpit foam flooring to mitigate mold, installing a second Hull Shield ultrasonic antifouling unit, and reconfiguring the electrical system.13:58 The new setup separates a 200Ah lithium iron phosphate house battery from a dedicated AGM engine-start battery to prevent BMS-related starting issues.17:08 Additionally, the sailor reports that a Calypso wind instrument consistently fails to maintain a stable connection and provides inaccurate wind data.9:45

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