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Preparing our Leopard 45 for Tropical Storm Eta - E16
March 5, 2021 · 13 min · 6K views
What this video covers
Jeff and Adrienne prepare their Leopard 45, *Wind Therapy*, for Tropical Storm Eta by securing the mainsail and removing the headsail.3:16 To prevent the mainsail from unfurling in high winds, they tighten the stack pack and secure it with lines.3:20 With the assistance of a friend, they lower the jib by releasing the halyard while pulling the sail down to the deck, using an Allen wrench to disconnect the tack shackle.5:45 The crew also investigates a persistent diesel odor near the aft cabin fuel tanks but finds no visible leaks or damaged connections.0:25 As the storm brings sustained winds reaching 36.7 knots, the marina experiences high water levels and dock damage, including a broken cleat on a neighboring slip.10:35 The crew monitors the floating docks, which rise near the level of the pilings, and reinforces their mooring lines with additional fenders.12:28
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