Sailing Viento Del Mar · vídeo

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Viento Del Mar undergoes extensive hull repairs at Vuda Point Marina in Fiji after sustaining damage from a grounding incident in Etutake.0:56 Technicians grind away damaged fiberglass, repair the keel, and apply new bottom paint to address growth that significantly reduced boat speed.2:08 During the haul-out, the crew discovers a hole that penetrated the outer fiberglass layer and core, leaving only the inner layer intact for the previous thousand miles.1:42 The crew also performs routine maintenance, including replacing a slipping engine fan belt and servicing the propeller.23:59 Following the repairs, the vessel returns to the water and resumes cruising through the Leeward Islands, including stops at Malolo Island, Mana Island, and Manta Ray Bay.11:56 Navigation through these reef-heavy waters requires careful adherence to marked channels and satellite imagery to avoid bommies.18:03 The crew later returns to Vuda Point Marina to replace a faulty water pump before departing for Vanuatu.30:35 Regular engine checks before departure remain essential for preventing mechanical stalls in narrow, reef-lined channels.23:53

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