Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe experiences a series of mechanical and electrical failures while cruising the West Sumatra Islands, Indonesia. While preparing to weigh anchor, the steering system fails when the chain slips off the cog, a result of improper cable tensioning during a previous rudder bearing replacement.11:16 The crew disassembles the steering pedestal to re-tension the cables and reseat the chain.11:22 Simultaneously, both onboard refrigerators malfunction due to voltage drops caused by poor electrical connections; the issue is resolved by installing an external ground wire between the circuit breakers and the fridge circuit board.12:01 During the passage from Banda Aceh to Simulu, the vessel encounters 40-knot squalls, forcing the crew to heave to after the whisker pole detaches from the mast track.7:29 The vessel also suffers from repeated propeller fouling caused by plastic rope and debris.5:53 Despite these setbacks, the crew continues their southward transit toward Palau Tupa, navigating against prevailing southeasterly winds and managing shifting weather patterns in protected anchorages.15:25

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