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What this video covers

The crew of a catamaran sailing in the Philippines experiences a series of mechanical and electrical failures while preparing for a 300-nautical-mile passage to Davao. The vessel’s Vitrifrigo refrigerator fails due to a faulty control board, forcing the crew to store perishables in insulated coolers.2:51 Simultaneously, the starboard hybrid propulsion system loses power after a drive belt snaps.9:06 Inspection reveals the belt failure occurred after the propeller snagged underwater debris, though the engine remains functional for standard diesel propulsion.8:57 The crew replaces the snapped belt using a tensioning tool and a step-by-step guide provided by the manufacturer, HH Catamarans.15:00 To manage the upcoming overnight passage, the crew plans to sleep in the cockpit to maintain watch, as they have not performed overnight sailing on this vessel.21:31 The boat utilizes headsets for communication during sail handling and navigation through shallow, reef-strewn waters.6:23

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