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Alex and Daniela complete a 43-day passage from Greece to Malahide, Ireland, aboard their sailboat, Wayra.2:30 The crew skips a planned stop at the Scilly Islands to avoid unfavourable northerly winds, opting for a direct transit to Dublin.1:55 During the final leg, the boat encounters 1.5 to 2-metre seas and winds ranging from 17 to 25 knots.1:12 Mechanical issues persist throughout the trip, specifically a leaking hydraulic autopilot actuator and a worn propeller shaft seal.2:30 The autopilot requires frequent fluid top-ups, while the shaft seal, which has reached its 500-hour service interval, requires additional grease to manage leakage.2:30 Upon arrival at the entrance to Malahide, the crew anchors for several hours to wait for a favourable tide, battling a 2-knot adverse current.9:35 The passage concludes with the vessel entering the marina under rainy conditions.10:58 Future maintenance plans include replacing the current shaft seal with a carbon-face mechanical seal to improve longevity.4:48

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