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A mechanical failure in the dinghy motor forces a 10-day stay in Mo'orea, French Polynesia, while the crew waits for replacement parts.8:41 The outboard motor’s lower unit gears suffered significant damage, rendering the dinghy inoperable for shore access.8:05 After failing to source the necessary components from local shops in Tahiti, the crew arranged for friends to transport the parts from the United States.7:44 While anchored, the crew utilizes the downtime to complete deferred maintenance projects, including rebuilding a custom chain flaker for the windlass using plywood and fiberglass, servicing the carburetor and fuel pump, and cleaning the hull. The crew also monitors solar panel efficiency during the wet season, noting increased output after rain showers cool the panels.29:44 Despite the delay in their planned passage to the Tuamotos and the Marquesas, the crew maintains their provisioning and continues boat repairs while awaiting the arrival of the replacement parts.

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