Sailing SV Cordelia · video

What this video covers

The owners of the Venus 46 ketch SV Cordelia manage a mechanical failure and a split-location logistics challenge while cruising the Caribbean. After identifying a faulty raw water pump on their engine, the couple determines that sourcing the part in the United Kingdom is significantly cheaper than purchasing it in the United States.8:18 Annette flies to the UK to retrieve the pump, while Steve remains aboard SV Cordelia to sail solo from Carriacou to Grenada.8:33 Steve navigates the 15-mile passage to Grand Mall, Grenada, maintaining a speed of approximately 4.5 knots to meet Annette’s flight arrival.12:29 During the separation, Steve replaces a 15hp two-stroke outboard with a pre-owned 9.9hp Yamaha four-stroke and constructs a lifting rig for the motor using the boat's boom.10:21 Upon Annette’s return with the new raw water pump, the crew prepares to install the component before relocating to Prickley Bay for the remainder of the season.18:04

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