Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe struggles with contaminated diesel fuel while cruising through the West Sumatra Islands, Indonesia, en route to Padang.0:25 After refueling in Sabang, the engine repeatedly stalls due to blocked fuel filters and suspected debris in the tank.0:58 The owner attempts to bypass the issue by installing an inline primer bulb and isolating the contaminated tank, but the engine continues to starve for fuel.3:06 Attempts to source high-grade DexLite diesel at local service stations in Tello Town fail, as infrastructure has changed and subsidized solar fuel is restricted for foreign vessels.8:04 The boat completes the 1,000-nautical-mile passage from Langkawi to Padang while managing these engine failures and navigating squalls near the equator.18:52 The crew relies on sailing during light wind conditions and plans to clean the fuel tanks thoroughly before beginning an Indian Ocean crossing.4:36 Regular maintenance and fuel polishing are necessary to prevent engine failure when using inconsistent local fuel supplies.

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