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After arriving in Saint-Martin following a passage marked by light winds and engine use, the crew of the sailboat CORAIL performs extensive maintenance to address salt damage and mechanical issues. The vessel sustained significant saltwater intrusion during the voyage, resulting in corrosion on electrical connections for the autopilot and anemometer.10:06 Christophe cleans these corroded contacts using toothpaste as a makeshift contact cleaner and secures them with heat-shrink tubing.20:45 The crew conducts a deep cleaning of the interior, including the aft cabin and sail locker, to remove salt buildup from the ceiling and bulkheads caused by heavy seas.8:33 Mechanical maintenance includes troubleshooting an inconsistent engine idle, cleaning the carburetor, and verifying fuel consumption, which averaged 2.4 liters per hour at 1,500 RPM.21:21 The crew also removes a fishing net found wrapped around the propeller shaft.4:25 Despite the challenges of the passage, the engine remains in good condition following recent filter changes.22:02

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