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GETTING TO KNOW OUR NEW ALUMINUM SAILBOAT - Ep 203
August 11, 2024 · 27 min · 53K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-foot aluminum sailboat *Gypsy 2* performs initial maintenance and system familiarization after acquiring the vessel.0:23 To improve offshore functionality, they convert the electric toilet from a freshwater to a saltwater flush system, installing a strainer and an anti-siphon loop to manage the waterline height.1:58 They address water storage by troubleshooting a three-tank system, installing a carbon filter before the pump, and fabricating custom inspection ports for the tanks using a hole saw and rubber gaskets to replace glued-in glass covers.11:11 The crew also repairs leaking port lights by cleaning out the frame joints with a modified flathead screwdriver and re-caulking the seams.19:48 Additional projects include replacing the galley faucet with a heavy-duty model, organizing a large storage locker, and testing a self-hoisting bosun’s chair.7:39 The crew plans to repaint the decks and sides to address damage caused by previous tape-based leak repairs.19:02
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