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Escapade stays at Marina El Portet in Denia, Spain, for five days to shelter from forecast 50-knot winds.Watch While docked, the crew replaces a failed inverter charger with a Victron MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120, which supports LiFePO4 battery charging and higher wattage output.3:44 The installation involves connecting existing AC input and output lines and DC power cables to the new unit.5:16 During the stay, the crew cleans cockpit cushions made of Sunbrella fabric and manages a rat that boards the vessel from the dock.6:08 Upon departure, the owner successfully maneuvers the boat to a fuel dock for the first time in two years.11:55 The vessel then departs for a 230-nautical-mile, 30-hour passage to Almerimar, Spain, to reach a rigging inspection before further weather systems arrive.15:10 The transit involves heavy upwind swell, causing seasickness for the crew.17:09 The passage requires significant motoring, raising concerns about fuel reserves.19:18 The crew remains undecided regarding an upcoming Atlantic crossing due to financial constraints, shipping delays for lithium batteries, and the pending rigging assessment.13:51

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