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The crew of the Blue Pearl performs extensive refit work while hauled out in a boatyard, focusing on electrical upgrades and through-hull valve maintenance. Chris and Jessica Hanna install an 800-amp-hour lithium battery bank, replacing old wiring with 4/0 cable to prevent voltage drop to the windlass.5:23 They also rebuild a 1982 Maxwell Nilsson windlass motor, which had previously failed due to a lack of available parts.7:59 During a routine inspection of 11 through-hull fittings, the crew discovers several valves seized in place or improperly installed with excessive 3M 5200 adhesive.17:26 Using heat and a custom-fabricated tool, they remove five problematic through-hull fittings for replacement.14:35 The project also includes troubleshooting an AC unit and a dishwasher, the latter of which was damaged by shore power at San Felipe Marina.9:58 The crew sources parts from Home Depot, West Marine, and online retailers while managing the logistical challenges of obtaining marine-specific supplies in the United States.2:53

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