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While anchored at Anse à Beaufils in Gaspésie, Canada, the crew of a sailboat performs maintenance and repairs while waiting for favorable weather to transit to Port Hawkesbury.1:32 The captain replaces a failed engine starter battery, noting that the previous unit lasted only two years, and replaces the carbon brushes in the boat's watermaker.14:44 The watermaker produces approximately 12.8 liters per hour at 36 bar of pressure, though output fluctuates based on battery voltage and solar or wind input.18:43 The crew also troubleshoots a non-functional Raymarine wind vane.19:54 After purchasing a replacement unit, the captain discovers the original failure was caused by a wiring error: a fifth, uninsulated wire was omitted during a previous mast-base repair.23:00 The crew spends their time ashore assisting a local resident, André, with home repairs and carpentry.5:28 The captain notes that the boat's electrical system requires future organization to address cluttered battery terminals and wiring.10:23

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