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During a 600-mile passage to Panama, the crew of a 50-foot Oyster monohull struggles to douse a spinnaker when the sock jams, resulting in friction burns to the owner’s hands.5:05 The sail is successfully recovered after an hour-and-a-half effort, and the crew switches to the jib for safer, more manageable sailing.7:07 While offshore, the owner replaces a faulty cabin fan with a high-output model, a task complicated by a generator that repeatedly shuts down due to a required oil change.9:17 Navigating through a series of overnight thunderstorms, the boat encounters a confused sea state with conflicting swell patterns, prompting the crew to motor the final leg to ensure a daylight arrival at the harbor entrance.15:25 The passage concludes with a safe arrival in Panama after the wind shifts 180 degrees.18:38 Proper maintenance of spinnaker socks and ensuring generator service intervals are met are essential for managing equipment failures during offshore passages.

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