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What this video covers

A solo sailor 20 miles off the coast of Nova Scotia navigates through dense fog while managing electrical and rigging issues.▶ 0:13 The vessel’s 150-amp, 24-volt alternator and Balmar charge controller currently output more power than the single lithium battery bank can accept, forcing the operator to manually manage the load by switching on cabin lights.▶ 0:46 The boat, which the owner intends to use for a west-about circumnavigation record, suffers from recurring equipment failures, including an autopilot malfunction and a damaged orange man-rope halyard that repeatedly wraps around the mast.▶ 7:11 The sail inventory relies on piston-hanks rather than roller furling, complicating solo sail changes in heavy conditions.▶ 4:28 The current staysail setup is oversized and difficult to handle, while the heavy J2 headsail remains stored below deck.▶ 4:16 Despite these mechanical setbacks and the challenging weather, the sailor continues to troubleshoot the rigging and electrical systems while maintaining the vessel’s progress.

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