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The crew of the Lagoon 450 *Parlay Revival* performs an emergency haulout in Whangārei, New Zealand, to rebuild two Yanmar SD60 sail drives 24 hours before their scheduled departure for Fiji.1:44 After experiencing persistent cone clutch slippage and oil leaks with their previous SD50 units, the crew sources used clutch assemblies to construct two functional SD60 drives.4:33 During the installation, the team discovers a missing input shaft seal, requiring them to unbolt and separate the sail drive from the engine to correct the error.6:26 Following a successful sea trial in 20 knots of wind, the crew uses load sensors to measure shroud tension, recording two tons of force on the windward shroud while sailing close-hauled.14:19 They conclude the maintenance period by fine-tuning the rig tension and clearing customs at Marsden Point Marina.14:50 The vessel departs for Fiji with a full crew, marking the end of their New Zealand circumnavigation.18:12 Rebuilding sail drives requires meticulous attention to seal placement and internal component assembly to prevent critical oil leaks.

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