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Xmas Day Storm | Sailing Balachandra E011
5. januar 2018 · 8 min · 4K visninger · New Brunswick
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A winter storm with 67-knot winds in New Brunswick destroys the dock securing Balachandra, causing the structure to split and shift against the hull.0:46 The boat sustains minor cosmetic scratches to the topsides, but the bulkheads and hull remain structurally sound.1:06 Following the storm, the owner troubleshoots a recurring electrical fault in the secondary bilge pump.3:46 A multimeter test confirms the pump motor shorts out when activated, tripping the breaker on the main panel.5:21 After removing the unit and testing the circuit with a replacement pump, the owner confirms the original motor is faulty.5:35 The repair involves installing a new bilge pump and securing the electrical connections with heat-shrink crimp connectors.6:42 The owner plans future voyages for Balachandra, including a potential transit down the Eastern seaboard toward the Caribbean, contingent on crew availability.2:55
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