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After returning to his boat in Savu Savu, Fiji, following a medical evacuation to the United States, the owner faces significant maintenance and repair tasks to prepare for future sailing.0:26 A previous incident involving a large wave during a passage from French Polynesia to the Cook Islands caused saltwater to enter the fuel system, leading to engine failure and requiring professional service on the injectors and injection pump.7:31 The owner plans to replace the engine mounts, install a new exhaust elbow, and upgrade the electrical system with a new battery charger, bus bars, and a battery monitoring system.8:11 He also intends to replace a broken windlass, which requires fabricating a custom mounting plate in Labasa.5:56 The owner is currently resolving a shipping error regarding replacement batteries, opting for AGM over the delivered gel units.12:00 He is also addressing deck rust and organizing tools to improve interior storage.15:52 The boat remains docked in Savu Savu, with the owner evaluating whether to keep the vessel there or move it to Vuda Marina for the upcoming cyclone season.14:49

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