THIS IS THE #1 REASON I BOUGHT A BOAT!! 😁 - (Episode 280)
September 29, 2024 · 21 min · 204K views
What this video covers
After completing a 1,600-mile passage from New Zealand to Fiji, the crew of the catamaran Parlay Revival anchors in Fiji to surf reef breaks and perform maintenance.Watch The crew troubleshoots a Seawater Pro watermaker that began producing salty water after five years of service.12:35 By isolating the two membranes, they identify a failure in one or both units.14:18 They replace both membranes with new housings and components, restoring the system to full function.15:52 The system operates on an 800-watt draw from the boat's inverter, producing 42 gallons of fresh water per hour.14:53 Additionally, the crew installs new transom cleats to improve dinghy management and towing.18:06 Between boat projects, the crew surfs local reef breaks and participates in a guided dirt bike excursion through the mountains of Vitilevu.8:43 The passage concludes with the departure of a crew member in Denerale before the vessel continues toward the Yasawa Islands.19:54
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