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The crew of the sailboat Paragon, currently anchored in Gloucester, Massachusetts, prepares for a 6,000-mile passage to Ireland via Greenland and Iceland.16:28 While provisioning at a local grocery store, the captain consults with Bud Taplin regarding a mechanical issue with the boat's rudder.16:25 The rudder exhibits unexpected buoyancy and play, which the captain feared might cancel the voyage.17:10 Taplin advises the captain to fabricate custom washers from plastic using a hole saw and bandsaw, then install them underwater by slitting the washers and sliding them onto the rudder shaft.17:22 The crew confirms the rudder repair can be performed by diving on the boat the following day, allowing the planned departure to proceed.17:54 The provisioning process involves stocking 75 one-gallon containers with dry goods, including rice, pasta, and canned items, to sustain the crew for four months.2:19

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