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Everything ready to REMOVE the ENGINE | Restoring WAYRA | Ep 4
October 17, 2021 · 8 min · 4K views
What this video covers
Alex and Daniela prepare to remove the engine from their boat, Wayra, as part of a restoration project. Alex determines that the existing engine is in poor condition and decides to replace it with a new unit to ensure reliability during future passages. To clear the necessary vertical clearance for a crane lift, the crew removes the canopy and solar panels.4:59 Alex also inspects the propeller, finding it in good condition despite minor surface oxidation, and tasks Daniela with cleaning and restoring it.3:00 During the work, Alex services the steering system by pumping grease into the rudder’s lubrication nipple to address stiffness in the steering cables.7:53 Additionally, Alex explains the boat's shower drainage system, noting that the shower drain leads directly to the bilge, where a float-activated pump discharges the water overboard.1:19 The crew completes the canopy removal and prepares the engine for extraction the following day.7:59 Replacing a degraded engine with a new unit is more time-efficient than attempting a full restoration of the original motor.4:41
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