SDA210 Untangling Chaos: Restoring Power on Dark Angel

The deeper we dig, the worse it gets. Old, scorched, and abandoned wires everywhere. But the payoff is finally in sight. A Victron Multiplus means real power again on Dark Angel.
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, still at Staniel Cay, we dig into our DC power system and uncover a mess of old, dead wiring that has to go. With the new Victron Multiplus finally aboard, we start the install and bring AC power back to life. After all that, I finally get to fire up my video game for a well-earned break.

⚠️ Lightning Strike Update
We were directly struck by lightning. Navigation systems, running lights, anchor lights, work lights, a large freezer, and even our keel were damaged. We're still facing VAT, duty, exchange rates, customs brokerage, and a costly haul-out for keel repairs in the Dominican Republic. Current items still needing repair/replacement include our Isotherm freezer in the saloon, our AIS and keel repairs.
Also, our newly replaced wind instruments aren't working. Facing shipping and customs for replacement.
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📰 Featured in sailing media

Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine

🍹 Rum tasting article
https://digitalmagazine.latsatts.com/sailingdarkangel-5456

🌊 Bahamas snorkeling article
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Pussfoot Magazine
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🍹 The Dark Angel Cocktail

We created our own signature drink, the “Dark Angel,” which placed 3rd in a Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine contest.

If you’d like to try one yourself or order one at your favorite watering hole, here’s the recipe:

Kraken Spiced Rum
Ginger Beer
Muddled Mint
Slice of Lime

If you try it, let us know what you think!

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⚓ Marine Electronics Support

We trust Sea-Tech Systems for expert marine electronics advice and support aboard Dark Angel.

If you're planning upgrades or troubleshooting onboard systems, these are the guys we rely on.

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See how they helped us:
https://seatech.systems/2022/02/16/sailing-dark-angel-tests-sea-techs-marine-electronics-advisor-service/

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Amazing company, amazing gear.

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🎶 Opening and closing song

“Who We Are” by Miah
From the band NINETEEN EIGHTY SEVEN

Miah generously allowed us to use this song on the channel from the very beginning, and we've loved it ever since.

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Lisa & Dave
Sailing Dark Angel

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