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Vlad performs a series of maintenance tasks on his boat, Mirage, before completing a 90-nautical-mile test sail from Grenada to Tyrell Bay, Carriacou, and back to Prickly Bay, Grenada.0:15 He restores the wind instrument by cleaning the anemometer and replaces the chain counter sensor and magnet after water intrusion caused corrosion in the windlass gypsy.3:36 Engine maintenance includes cleaning the raw water filter and replacing the fuel filter, utilizing the engine's built-in priming pump to restore pressure.5:59 He also treats all exterior teak surfaces with teak oil and installs custom rain covers over the deck hatches to allow ventilation during rain.5:04 During the transit, he notes a depth of 7.5 feet at the Carriacou fuel dock, which is insufficient for his 7.8-foot draft.11:34 The season concludes with the vessel preparing for haul-out in Grenada to avoid the hurricane season.15:30

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