Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes sails his 20-ft sailboat, Pickle, from Norway toward Skagen, Denmark, before diverting to a marina in Sweden due to unfavorable upwind conditions.4:02 After arriving in Sweden, he prepares the vessel for winter storage.6:27 Maintenance tasks include troubleshooting a faulty diesel heater fan, changing the Yanmar 2GM20 engine oil, and winterizing the raw-water cooling system with antifreeze.6:48 He also removes the mast using a DIY crane, cleans the hull, and addresses a leaking water tank caused by non-watertight inspection ports.15:26 To resolve a battery management system error on his dinghy battery, he resets the internal monitor.12:49 The boat is hauled out via crane truck and placed on a cradle for the winter season.13:08 The project concludes with the boat secured in the marina and the owner departing for Croatia.17:18 Proper winterization, including flushing the engine with antifreeze and ensuring all tanks are drained, prevents freeze damage during storage.

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