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James Evenson prepares his catamaran, Zingaro, for a solo passage by installing a custom hardtop and securing gear, including solar panels and an outboard motor.8:19 During departure from a shallow marina, the boat grounds, causing the starboard engine shaft seal to unscrew and flood the engine room with water.11:01 After discovering the flooding, Evenson clears the bilge and identifies the cause as a failure to properly check the shaft seal after engine use.11:44 During the subsequent passage, he struggles to reef the mainsail and sustains a head injury.12:30 Despite these setbacks, the vessel performs well in 25-knot winds, and the autopilot maintains a steady course once the sails are trimmed.12:09 Evenson eventually reaches Miami to repair a failed autopilot and computer before planning a trip to Cuba for spearfishing.13:22

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