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Andre M Homem de Mello repairs a broken bolt on the windvane steering system while underway in 10 to 15-knot winds, with gusts reaching 18 knots.0:11 The failure occurs suddenly, requiring an immediate fix on the pendulum assembly to maintain course.0:11 During the repair, the boat heels, causing water to soak his footwear, which he subsequently dries using an onboard heater.24:02 After replacing the bolt, he adjusts the tension on the windvane’s ratchet mechanism to reduce mechanical stress.27:48 He maintains a heading of 90 degrees magnetic while sailing with a full sail plan.29:27 To manage power consumption, he runs the engine periodically to charge the batteries.26:13 He performs daily, multi-frequency inspections of the windvane hardware to prevent further fatigue-related failures, noting that a nighttime breakage would have presented a significantly higher risk.30:19 The heater serves as a critical piece of equipment for both comfort and gear maintenance during damp conditions.32:06

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