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Yvette and Darcy perform a series of refit tasks on their 50-foot catamaran, *Supernova*, while hauled out for maintenance. They build a DIY fuel polishing system using a large filter, a 12-volt pump, and a battery charger to clean 300 liters of diesel.1:46 The crew replaces a damaged prop shaft and Aqua Drive unit, noting that a failed ball bearing caused the drive failure.5:24 They also install a new VHF radio and AIS system, utilizing a splitter to share a single antenna.18:18 Professional riggers from Pro-Tech assist with mast adjustments, including repairing two cracks with a doubler and applying anti-seize to turnbuckles to prevent galling.20:43 The team replaces the staysail furler and reroutes jib sheet furling lines to the cockpit to improve safety during reefing.24:21 They replace missing zincs to mitigate galvanic corrosion on the propellers.14:10 The refit aims to prepare the vessel for a passage to Mexico, with a target launch date set to catch a favorable weather window.24:12

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