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The owners of a new 51-foot catamaran prepare to move aboard and depart China, facing logistical hurdles including a strict requirement to document the quantity and weight of all food provisions for customs.2:34 The crew organizes gear into categorized sections—galley, bedding, tools, and dive equipment—to streamline the loading process.2:25 They monitor weather in the Taiwan Straits, where shallow water, strong tides, and gale-force winds create hazardous conditions that currently prevent departure.1:12 The team conducts final quality control inspections and installs a mousing line for a Starlink system.14:40 They also experiment with temporary suction-cup mounts for a man-overboard inflatable device, seeking a location that remains accessible while sailing but avoids sun damage.11:29 The owners officially take delivery of the vessel after a two-year construction period and begin the process of moving supplies on board with the assistance of a future owner who will join them for the initial passage.15:42

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