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Warren and Erica perform maintenance on the windlass of their 44-foot catamaran, VAU, while docked in Mazatlan.1:48 The windlass motor operated sluggishly, prompting Warren to disassemble the gearbox and motor.2:37 He discovered that one of the four brushes was significantly shorter than the others, causing poor electrical contact.6:33 After sourcing replacement brushes from an auto parts store and trimming them to fit, he fabricated a new key for the motor shaft using a hardened steel allen key to replace a damaged original.7:18 The windlass returned to full operational speed following the repair.11:56 Separately, Erica begins provisioning for an upcoming South Pacific crossing by creating a detailed inventory spreadsheet to track food storage across the vessel.14:52 During a sunset cruise with guests, the crew sails over a group of whales, narrowly avoiding a collision.17:57 The incident serves as a stark reminder that sailboats are often too quiet and fast for whales to detect, creating a significant risk of impact.19:37

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