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⚓ S.V. Arrested: End‑of‑Season Jobs Still on the List
After a solid season sailing S.V. Arrested and chasing down most of the gremlins, a few stubborn items are still sitting on the to‑do list. Boats being boats, there’s always something — but these are the ones that matter before next season’s adventures.🧭 Autopilot Troubles
The autopilot has been unreliable for a while, and after a proper rain soaking on the run into Dunmore East, it’s now refusing to work at all. Hand‑steering is fine for short hops, but not ideal for longer passages.🌬️ Considering Wind‑Vane Steering
As an alternative — or maybe a future upgrade — I’m tempted by wind‑vane steering. It’s simple, mechanical, power‑free, and perfect for extended coastal or offshore runs. Not essential, but definitely a “nice to have” that keeps whispering to me.💧 The Not‑So‑Dripless Stern Gland
The so‑called “dripless” stern gland still insists on dripping when under power. The irony isn’t lost on me. It’s not a crisis, but it’s something that needs sorting before it becomes one.📡 AIS Visibility Quirk
AIS targets show perfectly on the chartplotter, but Navionics refuses to display them. Not a safety issue — just an annoyance — but it’s another small job to chase down when time and patience align.
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