Checking for STRAY CURRENT in our Seawind 1600 Catamaran
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Checking for STRAY CURRENT in our Seawind 1600 Catamaran
The story begins with the simple decision to buy a new head sail. Since the force of this sail is incredible, we decided to have thriving checked while in Tahiti. Good thing we did, as the capshrouds and martingale had broken strands and needed to be replaced. Since they were only 3 years old we contacted Seawind who involved the cable manufacturer. They suggested stray current may be the culprit so we needed to conduct a thorough test. Testing for stray current is incredibly tedious so we tried to share how we connected the test without boring you to tears. 😂
The moral of this story is that our decisions, even those that seem straightforward, like adding a new sail to our inventory, can lead us to uncover and resolve issues that might have otherwise remained hidden, with potentially serious consequences. It's a vivid reminder of the interconnected nature of our choices and actions, especially in an environment as dynamic and unpredictable as the sea.
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Our Seawind 1600 Catamaran, Wanderlust, is Finally Here https://youtu.be/dRbfh9PbVIs
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https://youtu.be/P7YRCC00jtY
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TIMECODES
00:00-02:30 An unexpected discovery
02:31-12:06 Testing for stray current
12:07-17:30 New rigging install
