Working Out the KINKS! - Episode 7 - A Busted Battery, Overheating, and a BEAUTIFUL new place!

We make it to a beautiful new anchorage in Belleair Bluffs, FL, but not without a scary incident involving a VERY BAD SMELL! ? We also find (and correct!) the root cause of our recent overheating problem. But we always take the time to enjoy the most gorgeous sunsets the Gulf Coast has to offer. Finally, we'll give you a glimpse at how we charge and monitor our lithium house batteries. "It's an adventure!" IN THIS EPISODE: Cleaning the heat exchanger on our Westerbeke-40; AGM starter battery gets overcharged and nearly explodes causing hydrogen gas to pool up in the cockpit and cabin; beautiful footage of the Belleair Bluffs Causeway; plus an in-depth look at our Renogy MPPT controllers and battery monitor. ? Run Wild & Fireproof by Coleman Hell ?? https://youtube.com/user/xxcolemanhellxx ___ We began our adventure in July, 2020, by purchasing a 1979 Pearson 365 ketch and spending 6 months refitting her as a liveaboard cruiser. ? Subscribe to follow our journey as we move onboard and sail south for the clear blue tropical waters of the Caribbean Sea! __ Buy us a beer ? at https://runwildsailing.com/buy-us-a-beer/ NEW!! ? We also release weekly bonus episodes on Patreon ? FOR INFO: ?? www.runwildsailing.com/patreon __ We're Ryan, Emily, and Doug - and WELCOME to Run Wild Sailing! We're following our dream of living a life at sea, chasing critters, and filming our epic adventures. And you get a look into what it's like sailing with a dog on on old sailboat. ??Subscribe to follow along as we make our way south from central Florida, and click the bell to be notified each time we release a new episode! ? __ About us: Ryan is a Master Scuba Diver Instructor and spearfishing instructor with a long-time goal of living on a sailboat and traveling the world. Emily is a former data analyst and gym rat with a thirst for adventure. Along with their 4-year-old dog Doug (a cattle dog mix), they made the leap to liveaboard life on their 1979 Pearson 365 ketch, Aquila, after spending 6 months refitting her for the adventure. RUNWILDSAILING.COM IG: @run_wild_sailing