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Sinomar Godois Tavares and Edivane face electrical and refrigeration failures on their fourth day aboard their sailboat. Sinomar accidentally left the 12V-to-110V inverter running, which drained the battery bank and caused the refrigerator to stop working. The crew hired an electrician to reconfigure the battery system and a technician named Pablo to repair the refrigerator. Pablo criticized the owners for their lack of technical knowledge and contacted the boat's previous seller to complain about the sale. Despite these setbacks, the crew continues to manage the vessel while moored at a poita, utilizing a 24-hour support boat service to transport their pets to shore. Future plans include installing a Starlink system on Friday and constructing a netting enclosure for the pets to improve their mobility and hygiene on board. Sinomar reports difficulty maneuvering the vessel into the mooring, noting that the boat’s displacement makes it feel significantly heavier than its estimated 3-ton weight.

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