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Mark and his crew depart San Pedro, California, for a weekend trip to Redondo Beach, navigating the boat out of the harbor with a first-time helmsman.5:17 Before departure, Mark repairs the Alpha 3000 autopilot by tightening a bolt on the steering quadrant that frequently loosens due to vibration.1:56 The transit involves motoring into 18 knots of headwind and lumpy seas, which causes seasickness for the crew.10:36 The vessel passes Point Vicente and the Palos Verdes buoy before arriving at the Redondo Beach mooring field.12:12 The crew observes sea lions and a Mola Mola near the harbor entrance.12:32 After an overnight stay, they depart the mooring in calmer conditions.15:03 The autopilot repair holds, though the design lacks a locking mechanism to prevent the bolt from unscrewing under mechanical stress.2:38

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