Forced to TURN AROUND - Sailboat Delivery: Annapolis to BVI's [EP 188]
February 27, 2023 · 21 min · 68K views
What this video covers
A crew preparing an Oyster 53 for a delivery from Annapolis to the British Virgin Islands faces a two-week weather delay, followed by a mechanical failure five hours into the passage.11:16 While motoring down the Chesapeake Bay, the crew discovers the 24-volt battery bank is failing to hold a charge.15:45 Simultaneously, they detect a strong diesel odor and find fuel leaking from hairline cracks in the inspection ports of the diesel tanks, which spilled into the bilge when the boat heeled.16:05 The crew turns back to the marina, where they replace the batteries and repair the tank cracks using J-B Weld Plastic Bond.17:57 After the repairs, the vessel departs again, motoring through fog and heavy commercial traffic in the Chesapeake Bay to reach the Gulf Stream.20:33 The crew maintains a four-on, four-off watch schedule while navigating restricted visibility and northerly winds.19:33 Proper maintenance and system checks are essential before attempting a Gulf Stream crossing.
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