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A 1989 CT56 completes a 28-hour passage from Turks and Caicos to the Dominican Republic, arriving at Ocean World Marina.0:41 Upon docking, the engine fails to shut down due to a faulty fuel solenoid, which the crew identifies and plans to replace with spares.4:14 The crew notes that Caribbean concrete docks require more fenders than floating docks due to minimal tidal range.5:07 Customs and immigration clearance at Ocean World costs $150, which the crew finds more affordable than previous stops in the Bahamas.5:50 Departing for Samana requires obtaining a formal dispatch from local port authorities, who restrict departures to daylight hours and monitor sea states.7:51 The 120-mile transit along the north coast of the Dominican Republic involves navigating around the large landmass of Hispaniola, where the Venturi effect can intensify trade winds and create rough conditions.6:46 The crew emphasizes the necessity of checking local weather and port regulations before attempting coastal passages in this region.8:00

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