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Preparing for a solo passage from El Salvador to Mexico, the owner of a sailboat navigates bureaucratic hurdles and completes final maintenance tasks. Clearing out of El Salvador requires an international Zarpe, which necessitates a two-hour taxi ride to La Union after incorrect information leads to a failed attempt at Puerto Barillas.2:03 Technical preparations include replacing a Racor fuel filter, where the owner notes that the internal gasket and ball must point upward to ensure proper fuel flow.7:27 Maintenance also covers changing the heat exchanger anode and inspecting the autopilot.4:59 Troubleshooting the Pelagic Autopilot reveals a loose power connector, and the owner confirms the actuator only draws power when the unit is engaged in auto mode.11:23 Other tasks include cleaning the hull, stowing gear, and practicing man-overboard drills with a dog.14:12 A malfunctioning DC-DC charger remains unresolved, and the owner decides to postpone that repair until arrival in Mexico.15:24

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