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Nova Loman and her companion Elia sail a 27-foot boat to a sheltered anchorage near Stockholm, Sweden, to escape forecasted 25-knot winds.1:00 During the passage, the vessel reaches speeds of 7.7 knots in sunny conditions.0:50 Upon arrival, the crew attempts to ignite a diesel heater on Elia’s new boat, Barina.1:38 The installation process involves troubleshooting the fuel pump and verifying that diesel reaches the combustion chamber, as indicated by wet spots on the internal wads.3:29 After an initial failed attempt and a brief period of dragging anchor in the shallow bay, the crew successfully primes the pump and initiates the heating cycle.4:31 The following morning, the crew continues to troubleshoot the heater while managing the lack of onboard coffee supplies.6:33

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