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Brittany and Jeremiah perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot electrical systems while waiting for a weather window for a passage.0:11 Brittany replaces degraded Sony marine speakers in the cockpit, noting that the cones disintegrate after approximately two years of use.3:36 Jeremiah investigates why the generator is running hot by accessing the generator compartment.7:07 To monitor solar performance, the couple utilizes a Victron charging system, which allows a remote technician to diagnose settings and output in real time via a Starlink connection.5:02 The crew monitors power consumption, noting that bird droppings on solar panels can significantly reduce wattage output due to cell shading.1:03 After three days of waiting for favorable conditions, the crew decides against departing because the potential weather window requires motoring into high easterly winds and navigating around squalls.5:48 They instead spend the afternoon at a local restaurant and beach to improve morale.6:07

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