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Thais Canado and Beto Toledo navigate their boat from the island of Giglio to Isola d'Elba, Italy, during a period of extreme summer heat.0:20 The 30-mile passage takes six hours under motor due to a lack of wind.3:58 Upon arrival, the crew struggles with a failing refrigerator that stops freezing, forcing them to consolidate remaining food and rely on non-perishable meals.11:18 Beto inspects the freezer for leaks and checks the heat exchanger but fails to identify the source of the issue.7:38 While anchored at a town on Isola d'Elba, they coordinate with a local resident to hire a technician who recharges the system with refrigerant for 100 euros.13:35 The technician confirms a leak exists in the closed circuit, leaving the long-term reliability of the repair uncertain.13:39 Simultaneously, the crew attempts to troubleshoot a recurring leak in their watermaker.10:51 They remain at anchor for a week to wait out a forecast of 30-knot wind gusts.13:34

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