a girl and her cat -- boat life in Mo'orea [ep 216]
October 3, 2026 · 22 min · 69K views · Mo'orea
What this video covers
Lauren Landers performs various maintenance projects and a coastal passage while anchored in Mo'orea and Tahiti. Repairs include replacing windlass springs to fix chain slippage, securing solar panels to the Bimini frame, and replacing a cracked high-pressure pump on a Seawater Pro watermaker.7:44 After completing these tasks, she sails 12 miles from Mo'orea to Tahiti to perform an oil change and dispose of waste at a designated facility.15:48 The passage involves 25 to 30 knots of wind, requiring a reefed sail plan.18:06 Upon arrival in Tahiti, she encounters a port official via VHF regarding entry procedures.19:18 Throughout the stay, she organizes spare parts and tools, donating unused items to clear storage space.21:07 The experience highlights the necessity of maintaining spare parts inventory, as the watermaker repair was delayed by a lack of immediate replacements.9:24
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