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The crew of a cruising sailboat stops in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to perform maintenance and provision for an upcoming passage to the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.1:12 Technical repairs include attempting to clean the water maker membranes using sodium hydroxide and citric acid, though the process fails to produce potable water, necessitating the order of new membranes from the United States.11:52 The crew also replaces gas fittings for the oven, installs new batteries, and replaces joker valves in the toilet pump.6:32

Provisioning efforts focus on long-term storage for remote cruising, including vacuum-sealing bulk meat purchases and organizing dry goods like flour, pasta, and baking supplies into airtight containers and Ziploc bags.16:14 The crew utilizes local transport to move heavy supplies from Walmart and visits a West Marine store to compare prices on chart plotters.17:19 While awaiting parts, they explore Old San Juan, including the historic fort grounds and local nightlife in La Placita.3:56 Cleaning the water maker membranes with citric acid revealed significant sediment, confirming the need for replacement parts.11:20

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