Sail Life - Standing rigging & working on the engine - DIY project.

Name: Sail Life - Standing rigging & working on the engine - DIY project.
Uploaded: 2020-09-13T17:54:20.000Z
Duration: 19 min 48 s
Description: Replacing Athena’s 20-year-old standing rigging and installing a new engine control pedestal remain key refit priorities.

13. september 2020 · 19 min · 85K visninger

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Refitting the 20-year-old standing rigging and mechanical systems on the sailboat Athena requires replacing the wire rope rigging, installing a new engine control lever, and reconfiguring the Volvo diesel engine cooling and fuel systems. The host initiates a custom bow roller design to accommodate both a Rocna 33 and a Mantis M1 anchor, utilizing a pivoting head to prevent hull contact during deployment.1:32 Standing rigging replacement is prioritized due to a frayed strand on the headstay, with initial quotes for the project totaling approximately $2,970.3:00 Engine work involves installing a new manual control pedestal, replacing throttle and gear cables, and relocating the coolant expansion tank back to the engine block to simplify hose routing.4:45 Soundproofing is added to the engine compartment, and the host prepares to install a raw water strainer and fuel filter.12:10 Painting the hull remains weather-dependent, as fog forecasts complicate the curing window.16:35