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The 33-foot Rusty Junk experienced two mechanical failures during a six-week cruise: a loose tiller-to-rudder-post clamp and an oil leak from a valve cover bolt.0:44 The owner corrected the steering issue by tightening the bolts and installing a locking pin, and stopped the oil leak by tightening the valve cover bolt.0:44 While anchored off the south shore of Chuckanut Island, 30-mph winds caused the boat to drag anchor.1:56 The operator restarted the engine, motored to reset the anchor, and successfully held position.2:03 Despite using an oversized anchor designed for a 40-foot vessel, the operator reports significant stress from frequent high-wind conditions.1:22 A scheduled haul-out on the 15th was delayed until the 22nd because high winds prevented crane operations.3:10 The operator concludes that the lack of a reliable outboard motor for the dinghy and persistent adverse weather have diminished the appeal of sailing, leading to a decision to end the current adventure.4:35

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