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The crew docks at the Yacht Club Pelotas in the Arroio Pelotas, Brazil, after navigating the São Gonçalo river channel.0:55 While waiting out heavy rains and strong currents, the host addresses a recurring mechanical failure: the inability to access the autopilot actuator due to the steering wheel's position relative to the cockpit benches.7:56 With the help of a local boatyard, Villas Boas Náutica, the team modifies the steering pedestal by cutting access ports into the lower housing.10:44 This modification allows for the removal of the wheel and provides emergency access to the autopilot belt and actuator without requiring the disassembly of the rudder cables or the entire steering tower.11:13 The host also interviews a professional skipper, Tony, who discusses the transition from traditional, instinct-based navigation to modern GPS-reliant methods and shares his career path from competitive Snipe racing to professional boat delivery.3:38 The visit concludes with a tour of local Pelotas confectioneries and reflections on the transient nature of a life spent living aboard.15:49

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