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An oil change on a cruising sailboat involves using a manual pump to extract oil through the dipstick tube, which avoids the mess of draining from the reservoir plug but requires significant manual effort.2:16 After completing the oil change and replacing the oil filter, the crew cleans the bilge and installs a new odometer in preparation for a passage to the Bahamas.4:59 Provisioning for the upcoming trip takes place at a Jumbo supermarket.5:14 While in the Dominican Republic, the crew meets the sailors from Sailing Zola and joins them for a hike through the 27 Waterfalls attraction.6:31 The excursion involves navigating mountain roads in a rental car fueled by propane, followed by a three-hour hike and a series of jumps and slides through the waterfall course.11:37 The crew experiences a two-hour delay after locking their keys inside the rental vehicle, eventually requiring local assistance to regain access.10:02

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