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St. Croix to St. Thomas (Heaviest Weather I've Been in till Now)

27 de abril de 2025 · 22 min · 48K visualizações · Water Island, St. Thomas

O que este vídeo aborda

A solo sailor completes a 40-mile passage from St. Croix to Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, in 25-knot winds to test recent boat upgrades.13:59 During the transit, the bilge accumulates water, which is traced to a leaking shower hose connection rather than the suspected water heater.7:38 The sailor installs a marine monitoring system that integrates GPS, cellular, and Starlink connectivity to track boat position and bilge status via float switches.9:18 Troubleshooting efforts include repairing a loose negative wire on the VHF radio and attempting to service a masthead wind indicator, which remains non-functional due to suspected corrosion.16:26 The vessel relocates from Druif Bay to a marina near Charlotte Amalie to facilitate errands, including a failed attempt to refill propane tanks lacking compatible valves.18:14 The trip concludes with a visit to the 99 Steps landmark in Charlotte Amalie.21:02 Proper electrical troubleshooting and remote monitoring systems provide peace of mind when leaving a boat unattended in a busy anchorage.

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