a VERY CHALLENGING week at sea
This past week has literally been a ROLLER COASTER RIDE on the high seas! Dealing with package delays and import fees, to successfully installing the new props, to our buddy boat losing their dinghy at sea, to installing brand new lithium ion batteries, to discovering MORE damages under the freaking boat!! Will we ever catch a break?!
Zatara is now a SUPERCHARGED Smartboat! A HUGE shoutout to Epoch Batteries for our NEW LITHIUM ION BATTERIES. Find Epoch here: https://www.epochbatteries.com/ and our specific batteries are here: https://www.epochbatteries.com/products/12v-300ah-heated-bluetooth-lifepo4-battery-epoch-essentials
Thanks to Fred at PYI Inc for shipping the props so quickly and for all your help installing them! https://www.pyiinc.com/
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Renee & the Z-Crew
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00:00 package delays are THE WORST!
03:43 Max Props INSTALLATION!
05:28 Goodbye Dominican Republic; rough sail
09:46 Dinghy lost at sea!
11:55 Lightning on the water
16:30 New lithium batteries install
20:10 Adios Puerto Rico
23:27 Damaged rudder DISCOVERED!
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Join us on another exhilarating adventure aboard Sailing Zatara as Captain Keith and Emily navigate through a particularly challenging week at sea. In this episode, they face multiple obstacles in their quest to get to Grenada from Puerto Rico.
The Prop Saga Continues
Our intrepid couple faced yet another prop challenge on this journey. After carefully installing the new prop and ensuring it was the correct fit, Keith meticulously tested the propulsion to confirm everything was in working order.
CUSTOMS DELAYS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Arriving at the FedEx office as planned, they soon realized that navigating through Dominican Republic customs was far from straightforward. After being redirected to multiple offices and finally receiving their package, they were then required to bring along a customs agent for the 3-hour drive back up to Porta Plata. Although it cost them an undisclosed amount of money – much less than the initially feared $4,000 in import taxes – the journey did successfully clear the way.
Encountering Rough Weather
A particularly nasty weather system rolled through their path just as they left Puerto Rico. With winds up to 50 knots, they chose to ride out the storm rather than risk an Man Overboard incident.
New Batteries Boost Performance
To improve their boat’s performance, they installed a set of new Epoch Life P4 lithium-ion batteries. These smart batteries feature an integrated battery management system with overcharge and over-discharge protection.
Making Critical Decisions
As they considered their next move, they debated whether to continue sailing with a compromised rudder or seek repairs. Despite the setback, Captain Keith believed he could navigate using just the engines.
Precious Time is Running Out
Their adventure has been filled with both excitement and unexpected challenges, but their ultimate goal remains: getting to Grenada. However, as Finn needs to get his driver’s license in the near future, time is not on their side.
The Final Decision
In this week’s episode of Sailing Zatara, Captain Keith and Emily make the difficult decision to stop sailing and await a solution. They will sit at their current location for an undetermined time as they assess options.
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The crew at Sailing Zatara continues to face the unpredictable nature of their journey, and next week’s episode promises more excitement as they try to resolve these ongoing challenges. So, remember to subscribe if you haven’t already and join Captain Keith and Emily for another thrilling installment.
Where are We Going Next?
While they weigh their options, the current location of Sailing Zatara offers picturesque surroundings, even if it’s not an ideal stop on their route to Grenada. Stay tuned to find out where Captain Keith and Emily will take Sailing Zatara next.
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