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James and Natalie perform several maintenance and upgrade projects on their 43-ft Beneteau, *Zephyr*, in preparation for an upcoming departure from the United States. They install a Barnacle remote monitoring system at the base of the mast, which provides GPS positioning, battery voltage tracking, and salon video surveillance via a smartphone application.5:14 The crew also replaces the transom hinges with oversized hardware, fills old mounting holes with polyester resin, and applies new hull decals after cleaning waterline stains with Total Boat White Knight.2:07 Additional tasks include replacing two worn toilet seats and swapping a malfunctioning chartplotter for an identical unit to ensure a plug-and-play installation without requiring new wiring.12:38 The crew plans to address a leaking water tank and inspect the standing rigging before their next passage.14:24

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