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The pirates of Musket Cove are stranded in paradise | Ep.55
March 28, 2023 · 21 min · 24K views · Musket Cove
What this video covers
The crew of the Open 60 yacht NV repairs a broken damper plate while anchored at Musket Cove, Fiji.5:10 The failure of the flexible coupling, which absorbs shock between the engine and gearbox, left the vessel immobilized for six weeks.5:48 After a replacement part failed to arrive due to a shipping scam, the crew sourced a second-hand unit that arrived bent.6:18 A neighbor straightened the plate by hand, but reinstallation proved difficult due to the engine room's cramped layout and the challenge of aligning the engine with the sail drive's splined shaft.7:54 The process required a chain block for lifting and multiple people to maneuver the engine into position.13:01 Musket Cove provides a protected anchorage with depths of 15 to 20 meters, a marina with 32 slips, and a well-stocked general store.3:08 The resort also offers amenities including fuel, water, laundry, and a ferry service to the mainland.2:30 Proper alignment of the splined shaft remains the critical step for completing the engine repair.13:47
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