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Zatara remains in a boatyard for a fourth week to complete engine installations and various refits.8:15 The crew is replacing two engines with new Yanmar units, opting for remote-mounted oil and fuel filters to improve accessibility and maintenance.5:55 Installation requires custom plumbing for water strainers and a Vetus Maxwell Bullflex coupler.6:46 While the boat is undergoing these upgrades, the crew also completed a rigging inspection, which confirmed the standing rigging remains in good condition after 50,000 nautical miles.10:53 Additional projects include mounting a 360-degree camera on the mast for security and navigation assistance, specifically to help spot bommies, and donating an old Genoa to the organization Sail to Shelter.15:18 The crew reports minor setbacks, including a pinched fuel line in the new dinghy and a failed air conditioning unit requiring a new CTM replacement.18:15 The vessel remains in the yard while awaiting final parts and engine commissioning.1:50

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