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The crew of the Custom Aluminum sailboat Jibsea repairs a failing electric windlass motor while docked in Ísafjörður, Iceland. During a previous anchorage in Grundafjörður, the windlass required manual intervention to operate, eventually stalling under load.▶ 6:19 Upon disassembly, the crew discovers saltwater intrusion and heavy corrosion inside the motor housing.▶ 7:31 The repair involves a freshwater rinse, cleaning with carburetor cleaner, and drying the internal components with an electric heater.▶ 8:24 After applying dielectric grease to the connections and reassembling the unit, the windlass functions properly, saving the cost of a $2,700 replacement.▶ 11:19 To prevent future damage, the crew drills a small weep hole in the motor's external protective cover to allow for drainage.▶ 12:02 The stop in Ísafjörður also includes refueling via jerry cans and waiting out a ten-day weather window before continuing their passage along the north coast of Iceland.▶ 14:38 Cleaning and drying a corroded windlass motor can restore functionality and avoid expensive component replacement.

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