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Sail Life - Fisher Panda 5000iđ„ Will we be ready to leave next week?
12. september 2021 · 19 min · 85K visninger
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Mads and Ava prepare their 44-foot sailboat, Athena, for an upcoming passage to the UK by installing a Fisher Panda 5000i PMS diesel generator.1:17 To maneuver the 80-kilogram unit into the confined technical compartment, they use a marina crane and a custom-drilled eye nut in the cockpit coaming for lifting.2:17 The installation requires plumbing the raw water intake, exhaust, and fuel lines, as well as configuring a Victron Energy Blue Smart Charger to maintain the generator's starter battery.4:09 Because the manualâs centerline installation guidelines are incompatible with the boat's layout, the crew expresses concern regarding potential water siphoning during heavy heeling and seeks feedback on their starboard-side exhaust configuration.13:45 While Mads completes the generator and alternator repairs, Ava provisions the boat with meals for a four-to-six-week duration.4:57 The crew plans to depart for Limby for final testing and COVID-19 clearance before beginning their passage.17:24 Proper installation of a marine generator requires careful attention to exhaust loop geometry to prevent water ingress during heeling.
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