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Unplanned stop in Niue EP75
28 July 2023 · 17 min · 668 views · South Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
The crew of the 40-foot sailing yacht Avanti diverted to Niue during a passage from French Polynesia to Tonga to manage crew illness and battery overheating issues.Watch While underway, the crew identified that their battery bank remained hot even when not charging, suggesting a potential electrical fault or failing cells.6:52 The vessel also experienced solar charging deficits due to winter cloud cover and low sun angles, forcing reliance on the engine for power.3:58 Upon arrival in Niue, the crew utilised a mooring ball in the exposed anchorage, as no natural harbour exists.2:44 They navigated a wharf-side landing where a crane lifts dinghies to the pier.9:26 The stop allowed for a brief rest and the replacement of a failed engine compartment ventilation fan, which had developed bearing play and a burning smell.12:41 The passage included crossing the International Date Line and navigating the South Pacific Convergence Zone, characterised by persistent squalls and heavy rain.15:08
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