Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde sails 22 nautical miles from Huahine to Raiatea in French Polynesia to address multiple mechanical and electrical failures.0:37 Upon arrival, a local mechanic determines the outboard propeller is irreparable, requiring a replacement part ordered from another island.3:31 Simultaneously, the crew experiences an electrical fire in the starboard aft section of the boat, which disables the autopilot and causes intermittent chartplotter failure.12:54 A technician identifies a fried power wire for the autopilot, necessitating the installation of a new cable run to restore functionality.14:01 Additionally, the crew struggles with a leaking injector pump, which contains 173 internal parts and requires a rebuild kit sourced from Australia.6:52 While managing these repairs, the crew hosts guests, hikes the local mountains, and performs routine maintenance tasks including grocery procurement and cleaning.11:24

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