Sailing Zatara · video

What this video covers

During a four-day passage from Spain to the Canary Islands, the crew of Zatara encountered two major mechanical setbacks. Three days into the trip, the port engine lost power after the propeller fouled on a discarded fishing net.1:06 A crew member dove to clear the obstruction, eventually requiring assistance from a second diver using scuba gear to cut the net free.4:15 Shortly after, the autopilot system failed, displaying a "no drive motors available" error.7:22 The crew hand-steered the vessel for the final 56 miles to Lanzarote.13:18 Upon arrival, the captain replaced the failed hydraulic drive motor with a spare unit from his inventory and successfully calibrated the system using the B&G interface.16:19 The crew also discussed their favorite cruising destinations, citing the Bahamas, French Polynesia, and Montana as top preferences.18:57 The captain requested recommendations for secure, short-term boat storage on the U.S. East Coast for a planned stop in Florida.24:28

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