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After a three-month hiatus in the jungle, the crew of WeSail encounters significant equipment failures while returning to Belize. The autopilot’s Course Computer Unit (CCU) registers a heading 30 to 45 degrees off from the actual course.2:39 Warren traces the CCU wiring through the engine compartment and under the bed, discovering it was improperly mounted near magnetic tools and electrical cables, violating Garmin installation guidelines.13:38 The crew plans to relocate the unit to a closet away from metallic interference.13:53 Additionally, the boat’s windlass is non-functional, forcing the crew to retrieve the anchor manually using the main helm winch and a rope bridle.4:26 The vessel reaches Ranguana Key in the southern Belizean Barrier Reef, where the crew intends to anchor while awaiting a replacement windlass.15:36

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