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A cruising couple anchors in Anaho Bay on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas, describing the location as the best anchorage in the archipelago.22:44 During the approach, heavy swell and wind gusts force the crew to hand-steer when the autopilot fails to maintain a course.0:59 Maintenance tasks dominate their stay, including cleaning barnacles from the rudder using a hammer, defrosting the refrigerator, and modifying a new mizzen sail ordered from China that arrived with incorrect batten lengths.4:49 The crew also attempts to install wheels on their dinghy for beach landings, though the setup proves ineffective.5:49 A recurring plumbing failure in the galley faucet, caused by a brittle brass connection, requires a makeshift repair using spare parts from a water pressure pump.18:34 While ashore in Ha'a tuatua, the pair visits local farmers to purchase fresh produce, noting the rarity of vegetables in the region.8:02 The passage concludes with the crew catching a tuna while departing the bay.23:37 Regular maintenance and improvised repairs are essential for managing the daily mechanical failures inherent in long-term cruising.

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