Fort Knocks Sailboat | PIRATE SHIP S15E11
January 4, 2023 · 25 min · 277K views · Bellingham, Washington
What this video covers
The crew of Miss Lone Star performs a series of maintenance projects while anchored in Anacortes, Washington, to prepare the vessel for future passages.2:13 Repairs include installing new Purple Heart wood standoffs for the stern chain plates to alleviate pressure and cracking on the cap rail, and mounting new line clutches and a winch to manage furling lines and the staysail sheet.11:14 To prevent furling jams, the crew installs an adjustable fairlead using Dyneema line to correct the feed angle into the drum.15:06 Electrical upgrades involve wiring a compass light and horn button at the upper helm station, alongside installing an Aqua alarm high-bilge sensor with a manual silencing switch.9:22 Finally, the crew services the dinghy outboard by replacing the impeller, housing, and gear oil, and installing a new propeller.18:28 These maintenance tasks improve system reliability and reduce the risk of mechanical failure during rough-weather sailing.
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