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[Ep 15] We Escape the Marina & Sail to Coronado, but the Projects Aren't Done Yet
July 5, 2025 · 21 min · 1K views · Coronado Island
What this video covers
The crew of the 38-ft sailboat *Cosmo* departs a San Diego marina to anchor in Glorietta Bay, Coronado, before transiting to Mission Bay.▶ 1:04 During the passage, the captain repairs an autopilot sensor signal on an ST6000+ unit that he accidentally severed while installing a solar arch.▶ 12:45 The repair involves re-crimping the wiring, which restores rudder control and heading hold.▶ 13:41 The crew also experiences intermittent GPS and AIS signal loss after a minor cable scuff during a separate project.▶ 15:11 Upon returning to the marina, the owners attempt to install a tender handler davit system that arrived without instructions.▶ 17:01 They rely on reference photos to assemble the lifting arms and ratcheting lines.▶ 19:10 The vessel experiences docking difficulties in the marina due to wind pushing the bow away, requiring three attempts to secure the boat.▶ 16:45 The crew concludes the trip by troubleshooting the davit assembly using online resources and hardware store components.▶ 18:27
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