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Johan and Malin sail their boat, Ronde, from St. Barts to Marigot Bay on the French side of St. Martin (SXM), a 25-nautical-mile passage.0:49 They clear customs at Island Waterworld, noting the 2-euro fee is more economical than other local options.1:44 While anchored, they hike to the summit of Pic Paradis, visit the iguana pond on the island's south-east coast, and refill a 6-kilogram propane bottle on the Dutch side.4:02 Maintenance tasks include hand-sewing a heavy-duty mainsail cover with waxed thread and servicing deck winches.9:20 Johan recommends servicing winches two to four times annually, depending on salt exposure, and advises using only oil—not grease—on the pawls to prevent sticking.12:44 He suggests placing a bucket with a hole cut in the bottom over the winch during disassembly to catch small, easily lost springs and parts.13:17 The crew also socialises with other cruisers, including the family aboard the 30-foot sailboat Anna-Lisa.16:33

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