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⚓️ Everything was going well until a GUST OF WIND broke the ANCHOR loose during the OIL CHANGE #11
October 25, 2025 · 14 min · 2K views · Brazil
What this video covers
The crew of the Van de Stadt Seal *Kira Kira* performs a full engine service, including oil, fuel filters, and drive belts, while anchored in a crowded bay. The vessel lacks a fuel gauge, so the owners track consumption by measuring fuel depth with a marked dipstick, calculating an average burn of 1.45 liters per hour.▶ 5:23 During the fuel filter replacement, a strong northeasterly gust causes the anchor to drag in the tight anchorage.▶ 7:53 Because the engine is disabled for maintenance, the crew struggles to regain power before drifting into neighboring boats.▶ 7:53 After successfully restarting the engine, they motor one mile to a more sheltered anchorage near Monjardín to complete the work.▶ 8:31 During the transit, a drive belt snaps, requiring a replacement with a spare Yanmar original.▶ 9:08 The crew concludes the maintenance period by exploring the nearby Ilha do Araujo.▶ 11:59 Regular engine maintenance and monitoring service hours are essential to prevent mechanical failures during navigation.
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