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Barry Perrins, preparing for a passage to South Africa, performs maintenance on his boat while anchored in Indonesia. He services a jamming headsail furler by cleaning the internal ball bearings, noting that the unit remains stiff despite the maintenance.13:27 He also attempts to troubleshoot a non-functional masthead tri-light, replacing the bulb with the help of a guest, but the light fails again shortly after.7:50 To maintain navigation safety, he constructs a temporary navigation light.14:44 Additionally, he removes a heavy, unused air conditioner from the boat, gifting it to a local resident, and stocks up on fuel and water in preparation for his departure.8:15 He conducts a remote radio interview from the cockpit, managing local noise and heat, and visits a local market for fresh provisions.18:40 The boat remains in a state of ongoing repair, with the owner balancing essential maintenance against the challenges of limited resources and the humid, tropical environment.

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