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Lee and Sarah repair a leaking fuel feed pump on their generator while anchored at Playa Heredera, Costa Rica.1:00 The pump housing’s cast alloy threads stripped, preventing the bolt from tightening.1:12 Lee drills out the damaged hole and installs a Helicoil thread insert to restore the connection, using Loctite to ensure a seal.1:44 The crew also struggles to retrieve a stern anchor that had become firmly set after several weeks at anchor, requiring an hour of effort to break it free.11:14 Following the repair and departure, the boat motors toward Golfito during a night passage characterised by light winds and heavy fishing boat traffic.13:11 The crew maintains a watch for vessels and squalls, adjusting navigation monitor brightness and lighting to preserve night vision.14:44 Upon arrival near Matapalo, the couple plans to surf local breaks before checking out of Costa Rica to transit to Panama.19:41

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