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The crew navigates a downwind passage while maintaining a heading of 255 degrees to avoid an accidental gybe.1:36 Upon arrival at an anchorage, the captain uses chart plotter waypoints to identify a 10-foot depth contour, then measures a 200-foot radius to ensure sufficient swing room for changing wind directions.6:02 The crew deploys 75 feet of chain for a 1-to-5 scope in 15 feet of water, utilising pre-painted chain markers to verify depth and scope without electronic counters.8:20 To confirm the anchor is set, the crew reverses the engine at high throttle while taking a visual bearing on a land feature.10:43 Once anchored, the crew optimises solar power intake by manually reorienting portable panels toward the sun and troubleshooting an unplugged starboard bow panel.16:12 The system successfully powers the boat's two refrigerators and charges an electric outboard battery.16:49 The crew concludes the day by grilling in the cockpit using a wood-burning camping stove.17:31

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