Sailing SV Cordelia · video

What this video covers

Steve and Annette install a Hydrovane self-steering system on SV Cordelia while docked at Marina di Ragusa. To mount the unit, Steve fabricates a custom standoff bracket using hardwood offcuts from sink cutouts.0:59 He shapes the wood to match the hull’s curvature by adhering sandpaper to the transom and sanding the bracket against the hull until it sits flush without rocking.3:21 The installation includes an extension piece to achieve the necessary height for the emergency rudder and bilge pump handle clearance.7:47 Following the installation and final provisioning, the crew departs for Syracuse to seek COVID-19 vaccinations.14:25 The couple plans to spend two months in Greece before considering an Atlantic crossing, citing the 90-day Schengen limit imposed by Brexit as a primary factor in their long-term route planning.13:45

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