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The crew of a Beneteau Oceanis 41 prepares for a Caribbean passage by completing final maintenance and equipment installations in Puerto Rico. To support increased power demands for a laptop and Starlink, they install a new inverter.1:25 A local diver cleans the hull, removing significant algae and barnacle growth that had accumulated over the previous month.2:49 The crew also installs davits with the help of local assistants and performs routine engine maintenance, including oil and filter changes.2:57 A major logistical hurdle involves the delivery of a watermaker from Australia, which is delayed in Cincinnati due to customs complications; the crew eventually resolves the issue by submitting documentation to DHL, resulting in a $49 tax payment rather than the expected higher fees.6:22 After finalizing solar panel connections and loading supplies, the crew departs Puerto Rico for the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, navigating shallow waters with a narrow margin of depth.22:31

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