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We have been working towards this MOMENT for 8 MONTHS! | Eternal Sailing | Episode 59
20. april 2024 · 18 min · 7K visninger · Carriacou
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After three and a half weeks in a shipyard on Carriacou, the crew prepares their vessel for relaunch following extensive hull and mechanical repairs. Work includes fairing the hull with West System 407 epoxy filler, applying International Primocon 1K primer, and installing a new holding tank with custom-fitted lash points.2:09 The rudder, which required significant structural reinforcement and fiberglass matting, is finalized and aligned.4:59 Maintenance tasks include changing diesel filters, replacing the engine oil, and installing a new impeller in the cooling system.8:34 The crew also fabricates a new bearing surface for the rudder head using epoxy-laminated discs to protect the skeg.11:38 After selling a problematic 6-hp Suzuki outboard, they plan to source a reliable replacement in Martinique.13:23 Following a final application of antifouling paint to the keel, the boat is successfully launched, with all through-hull fittings and the shaft seal confirmed watertight after an hour of engine testing at the dock.16:26
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