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THE STORY CONTINUES

It’s more like a never ending story. The new sails are ok now. The hydraulics for the mainsail furler definitely not. Meanwhile the Webasto heater has sometimes a life of it’s own and the brand new alternator doesn’t do what it should do in the Mastervolt-systems. Have I told you about the blackwater pump? Have a guess.

I’m not going to mention the software issue with the Raymarine Axiom and the auto pilot. Hopefully that’s just an update. And there are always those little issues we just ignore.

So we’re in the marina in Makkum now. Waiting for things to happen. The sun is shining, it’s not too busy, it’s like having a little vacation. Cheers!

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HIDE AND SEEK

No I’m not playing hide and seek alone on board. Although it is a perfect spot. It’s our storage locker on port side. Normally you’ll see fenders, ropes and stuff like that in it, but not in Tuuli’s. I like to keep it dry, clean and organized.

We’ve got here the hydraulic pump with the operation system, adjusted with double relay’s per button, powered by two lithium batteries connected in 24v. The hydraulic system is for handling the sails as well as two of the winches. The ventilating-system from the engine room is going through here, as well as the second waterlock for the exhaust. Then we have one of the two manually operated bilge pumps here and outgoing hoses for both the electrical pumps. There’s an inlet hose for the big (750 liter) fuel tank underneath which we don’t use anymore. The 350 liter tank on the starboard side is enough for us to travel at least 300 nautical miles under engine. Finally there’s enough space left for our little foldable bikes.

Did i forget something or somebody?