Sam Holmes Sailing · vídeo

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Sam Holmes performs maintenance on his boat's engine mounts in Agadir, Morocco, after discovering the rear mounting nuts vibrated loose.0:50 Accessing the mounts requires removing the alternator, starter, throttle assembly, and various electrical components.1:09 To realign the engine, he uses a block and tackle rigged to the dodger to lift the engine block, then employs a feeler gauge between the shaft couplers to check for gaps and ensure proper alignment.1:30 He applies Loctite to the threads to prevent future loosening.2:25 Following the repair, he travels by bus three hours north to Essaouira for three days of kitesurfing lessons with an instructor named Ayub.3:44 He practices water starts and upwind riding on the local beaches before returning to Agadir via a CTM bus to prepare for a solo passage to Tenerife in the Canary Islands.5:28

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