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A diesel engine failure forces a sailboat to navigate the Mercury Islands in New Zealand under sail alone.11:35 The engine initially dies due to a fuel tank blockage, which the crew clears by blowing air through the fuel line.8:15 During reassembly, a cross-threaded brass fitting on the copper fuel pipe prevents the engine from drawing fuel from the tank.10:30 To reach a town for repairs, the crew constructs a temporary fuel line using rubber hose, reducers, and jubilee clips to bypass the damaged fitting.14:52 While attempting to motor into a narrow river with 4–7 knot tidal currents, an airlock causes the engine to fail again near the entrance.19:54 The crew aborts the river entry, anchors in a nearby bay, and decides to use a dinghy for shore access rather than risking the engine in restricted waters.19:54 The engine requires a permanent replacement of the brass fuel tank fitting to restore reliable operation.10:24

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