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Repairs in Valencia
14 de novembro de 2018 · 6 min · 5K visualizações · Valencia
O que este vídeo aborda
Refitting work in Valencia focuses on structural and mechanical upgrades to prepare the vessel for high-latitude passages toward Ushuaia and the Antarctic. The crew is replacing hatch gaskets and polycarbonate lenses, while also removing stanchions damaged by spinnaker handling for straightening.0:07 Mechanical maintenance includes rebuilding the autopilot with new seals and solenoid valves, restoring the Morse control and its cables, and replacing exhaust hoses for both the engine and generator.1:24 To increase range for navigating the channels near the Cordillera de Darwin, the crew is installing an additional 200-liter diesel tank in the bow storage area.3:34 Further upgrades include mounting a wind generator, servicing the 12-person life raft, and organizing sail storage for a new mainsail and Yankee.2:16 The deck has been repainted, and the team plans to haul out in Castellón to apply antifouling paint and replace through-hull fittings.4:37
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