Potential Hurricane 🌀 Incoming! Is Our Mast Ready? | Critical Boat Checks | Sailing Zephyr - Ep. 249
August 09, 2024 by Sailing Zephyr | Language: EN Play Time: 00:23:46 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Episode Overview: Hurricane Preparations – Sailing Zephyr
In the latest episode of Sailing Zephyr, Natalie and James tackle crucial boat checks and hurricane preparations while stationed in the Abacos. This informative video transcript offers invaluable insights into maintaining your vessel’s readiness when facing potential storms.
Sailboat Inspections
The duo begins by assessing their boat’s rigging, climbing the mast for a comprehensive inspection. They scrutinize each component, from VHF antennas and wind transducers to shrouds, spreaders, and running rigging. Natalie and James emphasize the importance of identifying any wear or damage to prevent future issues.
Notable highlights include inspecting special locking shackles at the Genoa’s top connection, checking intermediates and the mast splice, and ensuring all split pins are securely in place.
Bleaching Water Tanks
To tackle the unsavory egg-smelling issue plaguing their water tanks, James and Natalie employ a 24-hour bleach treatment. Following recommendations from boat forums, they calculate the appropriate amount of bleach for their tank sizes, stressing the importance of patience during this process.
Critical tips shared include using a measuring cup for accurate dosage, allowing the mixture to sit for at least an hour, cycling it through all lines, and avoiding watermaker use to prevent membrane damage.
Hurricane Readiness
A looming hurricane necessitates further preparations. The couple secures the dinghy on the davits, cleans and organizes their boat for a swift departure if needed.
Natalie and James share their semi-prepared state, acknowledging their readiness through recent checks and improvements, while emphasizing the importance of flexibility during unexpected events like hurricanes.
Final Thoughts
Throughout this episode, Sailing Zephyr highlights critical boat maintenance steps and hurricane preparations sailboat owners must consider. Their transparent approach offers valuable lessons for any sailor navigating stormy seas while maintaining vessel safety.
A potential hurricane is brewing, and it's possibly headed straight for us! Join us on Sailing Zephyr as we get ready for the storm by performing a crucial mast and rigging inspection. With uncertainty in the forecast, we're not taking any chances. Watch as James goes aloft to ensure our sailboat is ready to weather the storm. Are we in the clear, or do we have some concerns?
In this episode, we also tackle some essential boat maintenance tasks while docked at the marina. From fixing our broken blinds to clearing out that nasty egg smell in our water lines, we cover all the bases to keep our home on the water shipshape.
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Potential Hurricane 🌀 Incoming! Is Our Mast Ready? | Critical Boat Checks | Sailing Zephyr - Ep. 249 Locations
- The marina where Sailing Zephyr is located in the Abacos, Bahamas. (26.6954,-77.1253)
- Hope Town lighthouse, a well-known landmark in the Abacos, Bahamas. (26.7217,-76.6861)
- The marina Sailing Zephyr is currently anchored in the Abacos, Bahamas. (26.7136,-77.1312)
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