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Living and Working in Urca | #SAL #270
9 de julho de 2023 · 37 min · 49K visualizações · Urca, Rio de Janeiro
O que este vídeo aborda
A couple living aboard a 48-foot Camper & Nicholson sailboat in Urca, Brazil, maintains their vessel through a daily inspection ritual and professional marine repair work. The boat, a 1972 model, features a 1,000-liter water capacity, 1,100 liters of fuel storage, and a 190-meter stainless steel anchor chain.2:40 The owner, who transitioned from a career in geology to marine maintenance, specializes in refrigeration, engine repair, and air conditioning systems.8:44 The vessel retains its original analog NECO autopilot, which utilizes a cardan shaft rather than steel cables for steering.6:24 To manage the boat’s systems, the owner performs daily checks on all valves and pumps, identifying potential failures like hair-clogged pumps before they escalate.17:48 The cockpit is designed for heavy-weather sailing, allowing the crew to manage the mainsail, genoa, and mizzen sail from within the protected area.9:30 The couple emphasizes that consistent, proactive maintenance and a deep understanding of the boat’s original systems are essential for full-time liveaboard life.
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