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The crew of a cruising sailboat anchored in Neiafu, Tonga, performs a mast-top repair to replace a damaged VHF antenna.7:30 After sourcing a 0.9m Shakespeare stainless steel whip aerial from a local chandlery, the crew installs a new stainless steel mounting bracket at the masthead using rivets to ensure a secure fit, as the previous plastic mount had degraded from sun exposure.7:49

Separately, the crew discovers a weevil infestation concentrated in a V-berth locker containing dry pasta and rice.18:20 They mitigate the issue by discarding infested food, vacuuming the affected storage areas, and cleaning the surrounding bedding and cushions.19:37 The crew notes that strict pest control is necessary to avoid potential quarantine complications before their planned transit to New Zealand.19:53 The episode also covers the local customs and immigration clearance process in Tonga, which cost 122 Tongan dollars, and includes a visit to a local boatyard.1:06

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