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The crew of the Beneteau 57 *Vanishing Point* prepares the vessel for shipping from Brisbane, Australia, to the United States by securing deck gear and performing plumbing maintenance.Watch Because the electric davit winch is inoperable, the crew manually lowers the tender into the water using lines, removes the 20-horsepower outboard motor, and mounts the engine on the stern rail.1:05 They then hoist the tender onto the foredeck, securing it upside down over the removed headsail.6:22 To address a leaking manual toilet, the host replaces the joker valve and seals, emphasizing the need to protect the pump rod from scratches during reassembly to ensure a proper vacuum seal.18:45 The crew also sources parts from Whitworths Marine to complete these repairs.4:21 Once the canvas and cockpit cushions are stowed, the boat will be ready for transport to Mexico for a planned refit, including hull painting, stainless steel polishing, and potential varnishing of the toe rail.24:15

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