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A Broken Engine & an Epic Party. E93
December 30, 2023 · 19 min · 5K views · Port Louis Marina, Grenada
What this video covers
A broken valve spring caused a starboard engine failure on the 45-foot catamaran Wind Therapy shortly after departing Clark's Court, Grenada.4:35 The mechanical issue forced the crew to return to Port Louis Marina for repairs, which were delayed several weeks while waiting for replacement parts.5:17 During the downtime, the crew explored Grenada, hiking the Seven Sisters waterfalls and the Mount Qua Qua trail.9:03 Following the engine repairs, the crew traveled from Grenada to St. Barts to attend a three-day event hosted by the owners of SV Happy Together.12:32 The transit required a complex itinerary involving flights from Grenada to Trinidad and St. Martin, followed by a ferry to Gustavia, St. Barts, due to airline cancellations.13:51 The trip concluded with a series of social events in Gustavia, including a dinner overlooking the harbor and a lunch at Nikki Beach Club.15:08 A broken valve spring is a critical engine failure that requires immediate shutdown to prevent further internal damage.
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