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After three weeks of haul-out maintenance in Townsville, Australia, the 30-foot sailboat GEKKO launches and sails to Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island.13:49 During the transit, the crew discovers a mysterious water leak in the bilge, which they investigate by monitoring the engine compartment and checking hose clamps.16:06 Before launching, the crew completes a major provisioning run using a borrowed truck and upgrades the solar array by replacing two 50-watt panels with two 100-watt units mounted on stanchion rails.3:36 While anchored in Horseshoe Bay, the crew experiences high winds and tests a DIY snubber system to manage the boat's swing.21:16 The crew also spends time rock climbing on Magnetic Island and near Townsville, utilizing gear and local knowledge provided by friends.21:50 A clean bottom and fresh paint improve the boat's performance to 5.5 knots on a close reach.16:33

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