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Navigating the San Blas Islands requires using multiple chart sources, as digital tools like Navionics often fail to show reefs that are visible on Bauhaus charts.▶ 0:30 Huub, sailing a catamaran, relies on both sets of charts to identify hazards while transiting between Isla Pinas, Cayo Ratones, and Isla Ulladas.▶ 0:07 The catamaran’s stability in swell provides a significant advantage over monohulls when selecting anchorages in these shallow, reef-heavy waters.▶ 5:40 Maintenance tasks include addressing recurring mould in boat cabinets and replacing a faulty, one-month-old water pump that failed to maintain pressure.▶ 7:13 To mitigate theft risks, the crew uses an older Yamaha outboard motor rather than a newer model.▶ 4:51 During a stop at an uninhabited island, the crew interacts with a local family who rotates between islands monthly and trades fish for supplies.▶ 11:11 The crew prepares the fresh fish using an air fryer, highlighting the practicalities of galley cooking while cruising.▶ 13:23

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