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Trouble in Tonga EP77
10 August 2023 · 13 min · 9K views · Vavaʻu
What this video covers
The crew of the sailing yacht Avanti, Gerard and Jacqueline, encountered multiple mechanical and electrical failures while cruising the Vavaʻu island group in Tonga. During an anchoring maneuver, the crew inadvertently fouled their propeller and sail drive with a fishing line, requiring an underwater inspection and the removal of the propeller anode to ensure no line remained wrapped around the shaft or seals.1:05 The vessel also suffered from two failed house batteries that self-discharged to 10.8 volts, forcing the crew to disconnect them and disable the freezer to conserve power for the upcoming passage to Fiji.11:03 Additionally, the crew discovered contaminated diesel fuel in a jerry can sourced in Panama City, which contained a thick, oily residue.9:12 They successfully avoided introducing the tainted fuel into the main keel tank by inspecting samples before transfer.10:52 The crew concluded their time in Tonga by visiting Swallows Cave before preparing for the transit to Fiji.8:11
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