a day in the life of a girl & her cat on her sailboat; the mundane & complications [ep 179]
October 9, 2025 · 19 min · 171K views · Tahiti
What this video covers
Living aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 510 in Tahiti, the owner manages a series of mechanical failures while preparing for a passage to Morea. A failed repair attempt on the freezer resulted in a cracked copper pipe, disabling both the fridge and freezer systems.1:02 The vessel’s 25-amp fuse repeatedly trips, indicating an electrical fault that requires professional repair.1:16 Without refrigeration, the boat’s battery bank remains at 98% capacity, allowing for extended use of a Sea Water Pro water maker and high-draw appliances like a waffle maker.2:44 Navigation is complicated by a broken phone, which prevents the use of Navionics for chart plotting, forcing reliance on the boat's primary chartplotter.16:55 The owner coordinates with the marina to secure a slip, specifically seeking 220-volt shore power to accommodate the boat's 110-volt system requirements for repairs.17:20 The transit involves navigating past the local airport and docking at a designated slip with assistance from dockhands.16:30
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