Pacific Crossing Preparations, Engine Problems & Hull Farmyard Ep 116

Name: Pacific Crossing Preparations, Engine Problems & Hull Farmyard Ep 116
Uploaded: 2023-05-07T16:53:00.000Z
Duration: 24 min 35 s
Description: The crew of Atlas cleans a fouled hull and repairs a cooling hose before a Pacific crossing.

7. mai 2023 · 24 min · 19K visninger · Shelter Bay, Panama

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The crew of the vessel Atlas troubleshoots an engine cooling issue while anchored near Taboga Island, Panama.0:59 After noticing the engine failed to pump sufficient water, they clean the raw water intake grill, clear the sieve, and replace the hose between the strainer and the water pump.3:25 A subsequent 7.5-mile motor confirms the engine temperature remains stable at 62 degrees Celsius.7:45 The crew also performs an underwater hull cleaning, removing significant barnacle and snail growth that accumulated in two and a half weeks despite the hull being copper-coated.10:29 They also clean the dinghy’s outboard motor, which had developed heavy fouling on the plastic propeller.14:29 Following the maintenance, the crew completes an 800-foot hike through the island’s interior, encountering local wildlife and steep terrain.18:36 The crew plans to depart for a Pacific crossing pending favorable weather windows.23:44 Regular maintenance of raw water systems and frequent hull cleaning are necessary to prevent overheating and maintain performance in tropical waters.