Project Brupeg · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 15-meter former fishing trawler *Brupeg* performs maintenance on their outboard motors and dinghies while anchored in Cooktown, Australia, during a period of 25-knot winds. The team swaps their dinghies, *Mishka* and *Colander*, to address persistent water leaks in *Colander* and moves *Mishka* to the roof for storage.17:05 Maintenance on a 15hp outboard includes disassembling the lower leg to inspect the gearbox, replacing gaskets, and troubleshooting a fuel delivery issue.24:55 After failing to start the engine due to a fuel blockage, the crew uses a gravity-fed fuel tank to bypass the lack of a primer bulb, successfully starting the motor.44:13 Additional repairs include changing gearbox oil on three outboards, installing new cargo nets on the roof, and insulating the saloon ceiling.24:41 The crew also utilizes a custom-fabricated puller to remove the outboard shaft assembly.25:29 Proper lubrication of O-rings with rubber grease and verifying the fuel system are essential steps for restoring outboard functionality.34:56

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