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The crew of the Catalpa performs maintenance and rigging adjustments while anchored near Punta Mita, Mexico. Lee addresses a leaking Tides Marine dripless seal by sliding the housing back and polishing the shaft with wet-and-dry sandpaper while the boat is underway, successfully stopping the leak without replacing the seal.5:13 A professional rigger, Memo, visits the boat to tune the standing rigging, which had loosened after the initial installation.14:34 The crew cleans the stainless steel rigging, including the turnbuckles, to remove dust and rust residue accumulated in the boatyard.10:16 Additionally, Lee installs a 50-amp outlet in the cockpit to power a welder, which he uses to fabricate a custom stainless steel bracket for the boat's barbecue.15:24 The crew also visits the fish market in La Cruz to source fresh yellowfin tuna.20:29 Regular maintenance, such as polishing a shaft or tuning a rig, prevents more significant mechanical failures during long-distance passages.

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