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How fast is our Open 60? | Extreme sailboat refit END | Ep.61
20 de junho de 2023 · 19 min · 34K visualizações · Fiji
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of the Open 60 NV attempts a test sail along the southern coast of Fiji to prepare for an ocean passage to Vanuatu.0:57 Before clearing the reef, the engine fails due to a broken fuel line pipe that allowed air into the system.4:37 The crew's child repairs the line by cutting and re-attaching the hose, allowing the vessel to proceed through the reef pass at night.12:35 The crew anchors at Natandola, a bay known for surf breaks, before returning to the reef.14:00 During the return trip, the boat reaches speeds of 14.7 knots in open water.18:56 The engine had previously undergone a full overhaul, including valve and seal replacement, but suffered from persistent oil leaks caused by corrosion in the timing gear housing and a damaged O-ring.5:11 The crew also utilizes an AGM G2 Guardian smartphone for engine room diagnostics, specifically using its thermal camera to identify overheating electrical cables.7:04
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