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After arriving at Marina Pescaderia in Puerto Rico following a crossing of the Mona Passage, the crew of a 1989 CT56 spends several days exploring the island’s interior.0:28 They visit the Arecibo Observatory, a 1,000-foot-wide radio telescope built into a natural sinkhole, noting damage sustained during Hurricane Maria and subsequent repairs.3:35 The crew also rents a car to tour local sites before departing the marina to sail along the south coast.6:55 During the transit, the vessel experiences engine trouble caused by fuel contamination in the starboard tank, requiring a fuel filter change while at sea.8:51 The crew eventually reaches La Peguera, a cruising destination sheltered by reefs and mangroves.10:07

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