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Exploring a Famous Under Water Cave...Plus: A MUST HAVE Piece of Gear! Lazy Gecko Sailing Ep. 246
23 de fevereiro de 2023 · 17 min · 64K visualizações · Exumas, Bahamas
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of the 42-ft catamaran Calypso navigates from the Exuma Islands to Staniel Key to avoid an incoming weather system with 30-knot squalls.0:11 During the passage, the owners utilize an Iridium satellite device for weather routing and rely on Balmar 614 voltage regulators to charge the house battery bank while the engines run, allowing for convection oven use without the generator.2:32 Upon arrival, the crew visits the Thunderball Grotto, an underwater cave system best accessed at low or slack tide to avoid strong currents.6:30 The vessel experiences recurring failures with the propane solenoid, which intermittently shuts off the gas supply to the galley grill and stove.14:44 The owners troubleshoot the solenoid by cycling the power switch and plan to replace the unit with a spare.15:31 A freshwater washdown system on the stern serves as the primary tool for cleaning dive gear and rinsing salt from safety equipment like an MOB device.10:58 Regular maintenance of onboard systems is essential for managing the harsh saltwater environment.
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