Jeanne Socrates Sailing the World Solo · video

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Jeanne Socrates troubleshoots a malfunctioning speed transducer and depth instrument while anchored in Taiohae Bay, Nuku Hiva, in the Marquesas.2:16 The speed display shows "dash-dash-dash," and a multimeter test reveals a resistance of 3 kiloohms, significantly lower than the expected 8–10 kiloohms for the current water temperature.3:58 This reading, combined with a missing temperature display, suggests a failed transducer that will likely require a full cable replacement.3:21 Additional maintenance tasks include clearing clogged cockpit drains after heavy rain, repairing detached D-rings on the dinghy, and adjusting the outboard motor’s hoisting harness.7:12 The galley sink drain required plunging and a treatment of sodium bicarbonate and vinegar to clear a blockage.9:24 Meanwhile, the watermaker is functioning correctly, producing water with a salinity below 200 ppm when operated alongside the generator.10:16 Despite the ongoing instrument issues, the boat remains anchored in a protected bay in French Polynesia.2:16

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