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The crew of the wooden boat Arabella performs a full oil and filter change on their Nani diesel engine while moored in Mattapoisett.1:03 After the service, the engine runs briefly before an oil pressure alarm triggers, despite the dipstick indicating proper levels.7:52 A technician identifies an airlock in the fuel system as the cause of the engine's failure to start and the subsequent alarm.11:20 Once the fuel lines are bled and the airlock cleared, the engine operates normally under load.11:46

Separately, the crew converts their Starlink system from AC to DC power to reduce inverter draw while cruising.15:36 They utilize a custom wiring configuration sourced from online forums to connect the dish directly to the boat's battery bank.17:16 To compensate for the increased power consumption, they replace aging, flexible portable solar panels with rigid 200-watt panels.18:41 The new four-panel array successfully maintains a positive energy balance while powering the Starlink and refrigeration under partial sun.21:54

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