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BOAT LIFE - THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF LIVING ON A SAILBOAT! Ep-109
November 8, 2023 · 27 min · 140K views · Pontine Islands
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat experiences a series of mechanical failures while navigating the Pontini Archipelago in Italy. After an outboard motor fails in Naples, the owners discover contaminated fuel.0:06 During the subsequent passage to Ponza, the boat struggles with inconsistent wind, forcing the crew to alternate between sailing and motoring.1:13 Upon arrival, the vessel encounters a significant leak in the engine bay caused by a split hose clamp on the generator, which the crew repairs by replacing the clamp.14:33
Simultaneously, the onboard water maker suffers from low output and high salinity.13:24 The crew attempts to clear calcium buildup by circulating vinegar through the system, then isolates and tests the two membranes individually.14:07 One membrane produces water at 2100 PPM, indicating failure.15:56 Lacking replacement seals, the crew disassembles the high-pressure pump and cleans the existing seals to restore functionality.20:33 The system eventually returns to a production rate of approximately 900 milliliters per minute at 550 PPM.23:17 The crew also assists another boat with a broken outboard motor.26:07
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