Marquesan Tattoos and German Chocolate | Ep 109
26 June 2023 · 25 min · 3K views · Nuku Hiva
What this video covers
While departing Nuku Hiva for a passage to Ua Pou, a sailboat experienced a sudden low oil pressure alarm less than half a mile from the anchorage.10:53 The crew shut down the engine immediately to prevent damage and drifted towards rocks in light, finicky winds before accepting a tow from a nearby vessel.11:19 Inspection revealed the oil filter had worked loose because a double gasket—the old one having stuck to the engine block during the previous oil change—prevented a proper seal.14:52 After replacing the filter with a single gasket, refilling the oil, and cleaning the bilge, the crew successfully motored and sailed to Ua Pou.16:55 The engine sustained no permanent damage.19:14 Once on Ua Pou, the crew hiked to a mountain farm to visit a German chocolatier named Manfred, who produces artisanal chocolate and roasts coffee.22:24 The visit included a hike to a local waterfall and gathering fruit.24:32
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