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Juho and Sohvi, sailing in Arctic Norway, experience an outboard motor failure while returning to their boat in a dinghy.12:06 The engine stops unexpectedly, leaving them stranded about one hour away from their vessel.14:27 Upon inspection, Juho identifies water and debris inside the carburetor, specifically noting that an oversized O-ring seal is preventing a proper fit and causing the malfunction.19:02 Lacking a replacement part, he reuses the original, slightly damaged O-ring after cleaning the assembly, which successfully restores the engine to working order.19:59 The day also includes a solo mountain hike by Juho, who traverses 600 to 700 vertical meters of terrain while observing local reindeer and seals.8:28 He emphasizes the importance of consistent movement and hydration during such hikes, noting that reindeer often struggle with steep, rocky climbs.10:45 The crew plans to host a Q&A session to celebrate reaching 20,000 YouTube subscribers and 100 Patreon supporters.21:06

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