living ALONE on a Sailboat in the most beautiful island [ep 215]
17 de septiembre de 2026 · 20 min · 112K visitas · Moorea
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After a 300-mile solo passage from the Tuamotu Archipelago to Moorea, French Polynesia, the boat's engine failed 60 miles from the destination.0:05 While anchored in Moorea, the owner managed a persistent water leak by sourcing a shut-off valve at a local plumbing store, allowing for the replacement of a leaking bathroom faucet.6:53 The vessel also required a relocation of approximately 10 miles to a more protected anchorage after shifting winds and 30-knot gusts caused the boat to drag near a coral reef during the night.8:11 Additional maintenance included securing solar panels to the Bimini frame and installing replacement parts for the windlass.15:55 The owner also hosted a friend for a land-based hike and completed a long-term project of writing a children's book.17:01 Proper planning for plumbing repairs, including sourcing shut-off valves before disassembly, prevents the need for emergency transit to larger ports like Tahiti.
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