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The crew of the 33-foot sailboat Polaris hosts guests for a passage from the Sound of Mull to Oban, Scotland, navigating the narrow, current-heavy entrance to Loch Aline. While anchored in Loch Aline, the electric windlass fails after the anchor chain pulls taut.13:27 The crew discovers a blown 175-amp mega fuse in the windlass circuit, which they lack in their spares inventory.13:51 They manually retrieve the 33-kilogram anchor and 10mm chain using rope and physical effort.14:12 Upon reaching Oban, the crew sources a replacement fuse from RS Components via next-day delivery.19:42 The repair involves installing the new fuse into the circuit between the battery and the windlass motor, restoring full operation.20:24 The passage includes navigating Ardnamurchan Point in 17-knot winds and transiting the Sound of Mull under engine and sail.4:42

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