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Bobby prepares the vessel Doodles for a coastal passage from Annapolis, Maryland, to New England by performing routine maintenance and addressing mechanical failures. He oils the teak decks using Total Boat teak oil and replaces a faulty autopilot pump.1:28 After discovering the new pump’s fittings were incompatible with existing hoses, he sources custom hydraulic adapters from a local shop.3:45 Upon installation, the autopilot steered in reverse, which he corrected by reversing the polarity of the 12-volt DC motor wiring.11:22 Additionally, he retrieves a professionally patched Highfield dinghy from a local repair shop.12:57 The crew hosts a guest, Lauryn, for a day of sailing on the classic schooners Woodwind I and Woodwind II in Annapolis, where they experience winds between 10 and 20 knots and boat speeds reaching 9 knots.16:18 Bobby confirms the vessel is fully operational and intends to sell or raffle Doodles.12:24

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