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The crew of the 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 Zephyr plans to depart the Bahamas after an eight-month stay to undergo extensive off-season refits in the United States.0:27 Impending hurricane activity in the Atlantic has forced the crew to abandon their original plan of sailing directly to North Carolina, shifting their strategy toward a stop in Florida for provisioning before continuing north.2:00 Planned interior upgrades include replacing worn cushions, installing a drawer-style fridge, upgrading to a single-basin sink, and adding a saltwater tap to conserve fresh water.4:11 Exterior projects involve replacing the original 14-year-old vinyl dodger and bimini with a new structure that extends to the toe rails for better weather protection.8:39 The crew also intends to replace a leaking water tank, install a 12-volt air conditioning system, upgrade the dinghy davit block-and-tackle to a 6:1 ratio, and replace their tender motor with a 20-hp Yamaha four-stroke.14:50 These maintenance tasks follow a two-year cycle of major boatyard work.3:37

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