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Chris Stanmore-Major prepares the boat Osprey in Mattapoisett, United States, for an upcoming transatlantic passage to Marina Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Maintenance tasks include cleaning bird droppings from the mainsail by allowing them to dry and brushing them off to avoid creating a slurry that stains the fabric.0:46 The cockpit deck requires repainting, with a shift from Kiwi Grip—which proved too squeaky under footwear—back to International Paints’ Brightside.2:35 The owner plans to strip and repaint the steering wheels, install additional deck handles, and rig an older boom bag for the mainsail.6:41 Interior upgrades involve installing a microwave, potentially adding a chest freezer, and addressing mould in a non-draining floor area using a diluted bleach wash.10:33 The vessel will also test a new water maker provided by Pure Ocean during the crossing.11:18 The crew is currently at ten people, with additional spots available for the voyage.1:27

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