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The crew clears customs in Spanish Water, Curaçao, after anchoring and paying a $10 fee valid for three months.1:40 Johan repairs a failed raw water pump on the engine by replacing a broken pin that connects the shaft to the impeller cog; he uses a piece of rigging wire as a temporary replacement pin.4:03 The boat remains without propane because local suppliers cannot refill the Spanish-style quick-connect bottles.6:13 While in Willemstad, the crew visits the Island Waterworld ship chandlery to secure a deposit on replacement batteries.9:44 They also prepare for a haul-out at Curaçao Marine by removing the headsail.14:31 The crew explores Willemstad, crossing the floating Queen Emma Bridge and visiting the floating market in Punda.12:21 They also attend a local drag racing event and eat at a Truquipan food truck.18:27 A broken pin in a raw water pump can be temporarily repaired with a piece of rigging wire to restore engine cooling.4:36

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