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Stuff Breaks, We Fix It...Hooray Boats! (Sailing Panama)

14 de janeiro de 2018 · 26 min · 279K visualizações · Puerto Lindo

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A 45-foot sailboat anchored in Linton Bay, Panama, experiences a total inverter failure caused by overheating.13:11 The owner replaces the unit with a new Go Power inverter and installs additional cooling fans to improve airflow, as the original installation trapped hot air against the unit's field-effect transistors.13:05 During the installation, a short circuit trips the house battery fuses, which are subsequently replaced to restore 12-volt power.16:23 The owner also identifies a loose plate on the generator causing low voltage and replaces a Genoa sheet that swelled from salt and moisture, rendering it too thick for the existing jammer.17:41 To prevent future jamming issues, the owner plans to use line diameters smaller than the maximum capacity specified by the jammer manufacturer.20:51 While performing these repairs, the crew manages provisioning, hull cleaning, and generator maintenance in preparation for a passage to San Blas.10:03 Proper ventilation and monitoring line diameter relative to jammer specifications are essential for preventing recurring electrical and rigging failures.

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