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A 38-ft catamaran prepares for a 4,000-mile Pacific crossing from Panama to the Marquesas Islands by testing new equipment and systems. The owner installs a Code Zero sail, noting that keeping the mainsail raised provides a wind shadow for easier furling in gusty conditions.▶ 6:51 To improve safety, he adds a Starlink Mini to his ditch bag, powered by a 45-watt solar-capable power bank, and mounts wireless bilge float switches from Rome Devices to a marine boat monitor system.▶ 1:58 He also tests a used, hand-operated watermaker, confirming it produces potable water at 45 gallons per hour while drawing 80 amps through a 3000-watt inverter.▶ 12:35 During a coastal shakedown cruise to the Pearl Islands, the crew encounters 12-to-14-foot tidal ranges, necessitating the use of a kayak for shore access to avoid dinghy stranding.▶ 14:18 The owner also experiments with a DIY rubber-band fishing rig and practices navigating local anchorages near Contadora Island, where shifting tides significantly alter beach access and depth.▶ 8:33

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