Fiji - the boat needs maintenance, a month in the shipyard - (Ep. 20 2023)
29 de outubro de 2023 · 21 min · 3K visualizações · Viti Levu
O que este vídeo aborda
A cruising couple sails from Astrolabe Reef to Vunda Marina on the island of Viti Levu, Fiji, to perform maintenance before the cyclone season.0:12 They prioritize reaching the marina ahead of an incoming low-pressure system to avoid the 30-35 knot winds and rough seas common in the acceleration zone off the southwest coast of Viti Levu.1:10 Upon arrival at Vunda Marina, the crew initiates several technical projects, including welding structural cracks in the aluminum hull of their dinghy and installing a permanent mount for a Starlink antenna on the stern.14:35 They also replace the engine’s alternator pulley system, upgrading from a V-belt to a flat belt to reduce belt dust and tensioning issues.14:40 Additionally, the crew troubleshoots a malfunctioning autopilot unit by performing a system reset, which restores its heading accuracy.19:13 They also investigate an exhaust leak near the generator that causes fumes to enter the cabin.20:00 The marina is at capacity, forcing the crew to relocate between different slips during their stay.12:27
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