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After four months in a Puerto Pinasco boatyard, the crew of the sailboat Spy relocated their refrigerator to the former icebox location to improve life raft accessibility.1:10 The project involved removing heavy insulation and paneling, installing neoprene hull liner, and custom-fitting a plywood floor for the Dometic fridge.5:58 During the final days of yard work, the crew battled extreme heat, food poisoning, and the pressure of a looming splash date.8:26 Upon launching, the engine failed immediately due to a leaking fuel-water separator gasket, forcing the crew to maneuver the boat into a nearby slip under wind power alone.12:34 The owner repaired the fuel system by locating a spare gasket in his spares kit after an initial failed attempt with O-rings and screws.14:42 Following a night at the private dock, the crew provisioned for a 70-mile passage south, departing just before an incoming gale.17:29 Proper fuel system maintenance and spare parts inventory are critical for immediate post-launch reliability.

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