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While anchoring at Buck Island, Saint Croix, the crew of the 40-ft sailboat Good, Bad, and Ugly snapped their Samson post while backing down on the anchor.11:57 The failure occurred when the owner applied heavy reverse thrust using a new, high-torque propeller, causing the post to break completely off the deck.11:57 The crew implemented a temporary fix using a rope to secure the anchor chain, as the windlass was not used to hold the load.13:23 Due to uncertainty regarding local anchoring permits and the compromised state of the Samson post, the crew decided against an overnight stay at the island.15:22 They completed a hike to the island's observation deck and snorkeled the underwater trail before returning to their original anchorage in Saint Croix.24:12 The crew noted that Saint Croix offers reliable marine infrastructure, including stores and jiu-jitsu facilities, which they utilized during their stay.26:46

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