We don't know what to do anymore - Do we have holes in our boat? The cursed leak (Ep. 11...
November 29, 2024 · 28 min · 5K views · Nawi Island Marina
What this video covers
The owners of the sailboat Y2K remain docked at a marina in Fiji while troubleshooting a persistent deck leak that has delayed their departure.0:09 Despite initial attempts to seal deck hardware, heavy tropical rain continues to cause water ingress near the spray hood track and handrails.14:54 The crew suspects the leak originates from poorly sealed fasteners on the aluminum spray hood track or the wooden handrails, which are secured with self-tapping screws covered by wooden plugs.15:56 To isolate the source, the crew plans to remove and reseal the entire spray hood track and potentially the handrails.15:56 Beyond the leak, the crew is performing maintenance on the anchor windlass and repairing sun-damaged canvas covers and pockets.1:54 The vessel remains in the marina awaiting a favorable weather window, hindered by a series of low-pressure systems and the onset of the rainy season.1:26
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