Garrett’s Adventure · video

What this video covers

Garrett repairs a leaking engine water pump after discovering salt spray covering the engine room.Watch The failure originated from a disintegrated lip seal, which allowed saltwater to drip onto the belt and spray throughout the compartment.0:06 After replacing the seal and cleaning the engine with a salt-removal product, the engine functions correctly at high RPM.2:21 Following the repair, the boat motors from Musket Cove to Mana Island and then to the Yasawa Islands, navigating narrow, coral-filled channels marked by red and green posts.3:00 During an overnight stay at Paradise Cove, a squall with lightning and high winds forces a recovery of a dinghy floor from the water.10:17 The boat returns to Musket Cove due to depleted food and water supplies.10:17 The trip involves extensive motoring in calm, windless conditions.12:04 A drone failure during the passage necessitates a replacement, as local service is unavailable.12:08 The boat is anchored in soft mud at Musket Cove for upcoming maintenance, including teak varnishing and stainless steel polishing.13:02

More from Garrett’s Adventure

Fixing 87 Osmosis Blisters on my SailboatAug 2026Running my Sailboat VERY agroundMay 2026Sailing to and Exploring Remote Islands on Australia's East Coast NSWApr 2026Living on a Sailboat in SydneyApr 2026

From Garrett’s Adventure — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.