Stella Overboard · vidéo

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The 39-foot sailboat Stella cruises the Mentawai Islands in Indonesia, where the crew manages off-grid systems and navigates coastal passages.0:18 During a transit to the Green Bush surf break, the crew encounters 18 to 21 knots of wind, requiring two reefs in the mainsail and a furled jib.14:43 The vessel’s water maker experiences a sluggish high-pressure pump, which the crew attempts to repair by flushing the membranes with alkaline and acidic cleaning solutions to remove potential calcification.19:51 When the system remains problematic, the crew prepares for the possibility of ordering replacement parts or performing water runs until reaching Malaysia.21:43 Between maintenance tasks, the crew hosts guests for scuba diving, spear fishing, and preparing fresh Wahoo.6:37 The crew utilizes a tender for shore excursions and monitors weather patterns to time their movements between anchorages.12:05 Regular maintenance of critical systems like the water maker remains essential for sustaining long-term, remote cruising in the region.

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