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The crew of Supernova performs a series of maintenance tasks while docked in Ensenada, Mexico, to prepare for further cruising.0:03 They replace an anchor shackle with a new anchor swivel and secure the pin with locking wire.0:11 To extend their anchor rode, they splice 150 feet of eight-platt rope to the existing chain.4:27 The crew installs a flag-raising system using a square knot and a trucker’s hitch to tension the line.6:35 They attempt to troubleshoot a malfunctioning wind instrument by installing a new unit and replacing the Garmin GND 10 black box, though the system continues to report inaccurate wind speeds.11:55 Additional projects include welding custom stainless steel fishing rod holders to the stern, mounting an anchor remote near the cabin entrance, and installing a saltwater pump in the starboard hull to supply the galley sink for water conservation.15:58 The crew also explains a previous mast repair involving a metal doubler plate installed at the base to reinforce stress fractures.22:38

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