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A 38-foot catamaran cruising the Pearl Islands of Panama prepares for a 4,000-mile Pacific crossing by addressing several maintenance issues and equipment failures. The owner repairs a leaking watermaker connection using parts sourced from the Discovery Center in Panama City and services a sticky windlass by cleaning and soldering electrical contacts.▶ 12:56 To prevent chafing on the Dyneema forestay, the crew replaces the existing bridle attachment with a new shackle configuration.▶ 16:21 The boat also receives a non-slip deck treatment using Kiwi Grip, though inconsistent weather and rain squalls complicate the application.▶ 7:07 While exploring the archipelago, the crew visits Saboga, Chapeira, and Mogomogo islands, noting that some areas remain restricted due to the filming of the television series *Survivor*.▶ 8:10 After encountering poor weather forecasts, the vessel returns to Panama City to finalize repairs and restock provisions before departing for Costa Rica.▶ 10:51 Proper maintenance and sourcing specific hardware in major hubs like Panama City are essential for preparing a vessel for long-distance offshore passages.

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