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EP240. Container Ships and Crocodiles; navigating the perils of Panama on a wooden sailboat!
🕑 Added 2026-02-14 16:27:15 +0000 UTCIn this episode we make it to the entrance of the Panama Canal, sailing past crocodiles and container ships along the way, and then I get to work replacing one of Tally Ho's hybrid motors.
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Music;
Audionautix - Front Porch Sitter
Quincas Moreira - The Trapezist
Comments
John
Capt. Leo, Per usual, great job. Hard to believe it's been so many years following you, Slainte!
John Martin
Leo, have you seen anything about the reported issues with Battleborn batteries? Will Prowse's YouTube channel has some disturbing findings with some of them. I know you have them in your system and you may want to inspect them closely.
Tom and Barbie McEwen
Absolutely superb episode. Wonderful wildlife photography and technically clear and very interesting insight into the hybrid drive system. Leo is the Master of all Trades.
MN Healey
Happy Valentine's Day Maret & Leo! From Minnesota with ❤️. 😉
David May
Looking forward to next episode i can remember the trollie cars ( tow trucks) along the side of the canal as a 4 year 68 years ago
Adrian Legg
A word of advice: Never smile at a crocodile!🐊
Matthew Pitts
If I recall correctly, doesn't the system have a feature to recharge under sail by letting the prop turn from that forward motion? Does that actually work in practice or not very useful? I am assuming it still needs the electric motors working for that as well.
Alan Copsey
Wonderful nature photography along the way. Thanks!
David Pearson
Great episode Leo. Good luck with the rest of the transit. Don't forget, if you make it to Cayman, there's a dinner waiting for you and the crew. Cheers David P.
Gary B
Love the monkeys!
