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Sailing from Kauehi to Fakarava, we're finally FISHING! Teak deck: replacing the plugs. Ep48
20 de setembro de 2024 · 28 min · 11K visualizações · Tuamotu Archipelago
O que este vídeo aborda
Anissia and Tom sail from Kauéhi to Fakarava in the Tuamotu Archipelago, covering the distance in approximately six hours with 10 knots of wind.16:33 The crew maintains a speed of 5.5 knots using a full sail plan, including the mainsail, genoa, and mizzen.17:02 They time their arrival at the Fakarava pass for 16:00 to coincide with the incoming tide, ensuring favorable current for entry.16:24 During the passage, Anissia catches a mahi-mahi using trolling lines, which they prepare as tataki.20:15
Maintenance tasks include replacing teak deck bungs.3:05 Tom removes corroded screws, drills 10mm holes, fills them with epoxy, and inserts new teak plugs, which he then sands flush.4:16 The boat also carries a stowaway lizard discovered in a bag during a previous stop at Tahanea.14:16 The couple reflects on their improved reliability compared to a visit five years prior, when they required assistance entering the pass due to engine failure.21:33 They conclude the passage by anchoring in Fakarava at sunset.21:34
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