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We continue with repairs
May 4, 2020 · 4 min · 2K views · Valencia
What this video covers
Pedro Jimenez performs extensive maintenance on his aluminum boat in Valencia, Spain, in preparation for upcoming voyages. Manu and Isaías assist with sanding and painting the hull.0:10 Jimenez replaces the masthead navigation light, though a mounting error forces him to purchase a replacement unit.0:01 He services two autopilot pistons by replacing their seals and installs a second autopilot system.0:59 The crew cleans and repairs the windlass, fabricating new components to improve the chain run to the hawse pipe.0:59 They replace damaged polycarbonate hatch lenses and install new support arms to stop water ingress.1:57 Jimenez replaces the throttle and gear shift cables, retaining the old ones as spares.2:12 He converts a former autopilot mounting space into a storage compartment and constructs a new binnacle housing for a tablet and autopilot display, including integrated cup holders.2:29 The crew also finalizes exhaust system repairs.3:15 Jimenez announces a raffle for two crew spots on a passage from the Spanish peninsula to the Canary Islands, to be drawn at an event on the 20th.3:26
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