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The crew of SV Delos performs several maintenance tasks while anchored in Tonga, including repairing a leaking hatch, addressing a rudder shaft leak, and troubleshooting the watermaker. To fix the hatch, the crew replaces pulverized hinge bushings with custom-cut sections of fuel hose to center the mounting bolts and restore seal compression.3:22 A salt water leak near the rudder shaft requires removing the quadrant, applying rust converter to the steel components, and repainting the assembly.17:52 During reassembly, the crew maintains electrical continuity between the bonding wire and the rudder stock to ensure the rudder’s zinc anodes remain effective, verifying the connection with a multimeter at 0.1 ohms.23:49 Additionally, the crew manages homeschooling for their daughter, Sierra, and coordinates interior design work for a refit project, Delos 2.0.15:02 The vessel relocates between anchorages to seek better protection from 35-knot winds funneling through local terrain.8:26 Proper electrical bonding of the rudder stock is essential for corrosion protection when performing maintenance on the steering quadrant.

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