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Tie everything downđȘ Winds of 60 knots are coming! - Ep. 248 RAN Sailing
April 23, 2021 · 19 min · 80K views · Lysekil
What this video covers
Johan and Malin perform a 400-hour engine service on their Volvo Penta engine in FiskebÀckskil, Sweden, to maintain the manufacturer's warranty.3:00 The $700 service includes oil and filter changes for the engine and gearbox, plus an impeller replacement.3:00 While waiting for a replacement diesel heater, the crew uses electric fans for warmth at the dock.1:43 They relocate to Lysekil, where they prepare for a forecasted gale by installing shock absorbers on mooring lines and securing the dinghy and sails.8:25 During the storm, sustained winds reach 50 knots with gusts up to 60 knots, creating significant wave heights of 5 to 6 meters outside the harbor.11:21 After the weather clears, the crew sails 4 nautical miles to Basterviksholmarna.14:28 They retrieve a new diesel heater unit from friends and complete the installation in approximately 30 minutes, retaining the old unit for spare parts.18:17
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