Water leak on the boat and windlass overhaul - (Ep. 12 2024)
December 6, 2024 · 26 min · 5K views · Nawi Island Marina
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Y2K spends over a month identifying and sealing a persistent water leak in the boat's interior.9:58 After failing to locate the source through extensive testing and resealing of the deck, spray hood, and various fittings, they eventually isolate the issue to a faulty seal on a side window.3:48 They remove, clean, and reseal the window, successfully stopping the water ingress.10:08
Simultaneously, the crew performs a complete overhaul of their anchor windlass.11:01 They remove the unit and have an auto-electrician service the motor, which includes resurfacing the rotor, replacing oil seals, and applying protective varnish to the windings to prevent corrosion.14:18 While the windlass is disassembled, they install a new MZ Electronics chain counter.17:31 They troubleshoot initial calibration issues, discovering that the sensor requires a signal from the windlass relay to register chain retrieval.19:17 Additionally, the crew cleans the anchor locker, replaces damaged chain links, and inspects their Mantus swivel.23:08 They also discover and remove two large wasp nests found inside the mainsail.6:17
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