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Ep 79 | Banderas Bay SAIL | and ADIOS to the OLD GENNY!!
July 28, 2024 · 15 min · 2K views · Banderas Bay
What this video covers
Chris and Jessica Hanna removed the old generator from Blue Pearl, hauling the 150-pound engine block and associated parts off the boat for scrap.2:00 While Jessica traveled to Oregon, Chris installed new fans in the berths to improve ventilation for guests.7:10 Upon the arrival of Jessica’s family in Puerto Vallarta, the crew took Blue Pearl out for a day sail in Banderas Bay without the main or mizzen sails.8:28 During the outing, the secondary anchor—a 75-pound CQR—accidentally deployed, trailing 150 feet of rode behind the boat.9:08 The crew disconnected the primary chain from the gypsy to retrieve the trailing rode using the windlass drum while under sail.9:28 The vessel also experienced multiple system failures, including a blown fuse that disabled helm gauges, a non-functional transducer, and a diesel leak caused by the generator removal.10:38 The crew hand-steered the boat and repaired the fuel leak during the trip.10:45 Testing systems during a short cruise revealed necessary repairs and maintenance tasks.11:09
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