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Erica and Warren perform routine maintenance on their boat, *Va*, while anchored in French Polynesia. The primary technical tasks include replacing four solar controller circuit breakers, which were overheating and blowing frequently, and troubleshooting a non-responsive radar unit.0:59 The radar issue resolves after a power cycle and cable adjustment.7:38 Additionally, Erica climbs the mast to address a chafe point on the halyard by smoothing the aluminum exit point with a Dremel tool, noting that a replacement halyard is already on order.5:36 Following the maintenance, the crew takes a break to dinghy two miles to a nearby motu for a beach party, passing a local shark and ray observation spot along the way.20:23 The crew successfully navigates the anchorage and lagoon transit using their dinghy.

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