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Pickled herring in Amsterdam. Winterizing, boat monitor, windmills, and a 100 year old boat
November 6, 2022 · 25 min · 77K views · Amsterdam
What this video covers
Sam Holmes prepares his boat for winter in Amsterdam by replacing fuel lines, installing a new water pump belt, and winterizing the engine and plumbing systems.11:37 He drains the freshwater tanks and calorifier, cleans the winches, and adds Sea Foam to the fuel tank to stabilize the fuel during storage.12:18 To monitor the vessel while away, he installs a wireless boat monitoring system that tracks battery voltage, bilge water levels, and GPS position via a smartphone app.18:15 The installation involves wiring the monitor to the battery and securing sensors in the bilge and refrigerator.20:39 During the process, he also tours a 1891 clipper to examine its traditional rigging, leeboards, and hydraulic steering mechanism.4:02 After completing the winterization, he explores local windmills by bicycle.23:19 The monitoring system provides remote security and status updates, though its reliance on cellular signals limits its utility to Europe and the UK.20:16
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