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Orca sighting! we repair one daggerboard only to break another one

14. september 2026 · 41 min · 68K visninger · Maratous Island

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During a 400-mile passage from Maratous Island to Manado, Indonesia, a multihull sailboat experiences light winds and challenging currents, forcing the crew to rely on both sails and engines.0:03 While underway, the owner repairs a damaged daggerboard using foam, epoxy, and fiberglass, only to have the bottom section snap off shortly after reinstallation when the boat hits a wave in sloppy seas.25:57 The crew also encounters two orcas near the vessel.23:24 Upon reaching Manado, the crew spends over a week for medical appointments and visa extensions, noting the anchorage offers poor protection despite the city's accessible docks.32:23 Maintenance tasks during the trip include organizing the forward sail locker with 3D-printed tool holders and repurposed antenna parts, as well as attempting to troubleshoot leaking engine hoses and Kiwi props.38:01 The owner concludes that composite materials remain superior for remote repairs because they require only basic tools and no electricity.13:45

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