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A 44-foot catamaran arrives in Pago Pago, American Samoa, after a rough two-day passage characterized by heavy wind and significant wave action that damaged deck equipment.1:33 The crew clears into the country through five separate agencies, a process that takes one hour and requires the vessel to remain at the main dock before moving to the anchorage.10:25 The anchorage in Pago Pago features poor holding in a mud bottom littered with underwater debris, including sunken vehicles and boats.29:15 The crew reports that the location is downwind from a tuna factory, creating significant odor issues.15:26 The primary objective for the stop is to receive an Amazon delivery of solar panels to increase the vessel's power generation, as the current 1400-watt system cannot keep up with the demands of two computers and a 12-volt converted Starlink.16:30 The owner installs 400 watts of new solar panels onto the mainsail bag by sewing a larger fabric top and gluing the panels directly to the material.18:18

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