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Preparation for a Pacific crossing involves upgrading critical systems and sourcing spares for components prone to failure. The owner replaces a main halyard with double-braid line, installs a Marine Beam anchor tricolor light with an automatic photocell, and adds a secondary autopilot drive unit to ensure redundancy.▶ 0:24 Troubleshooting fuel tank sensors reveals a compatibility issue with the existing aluminum tank configuration, necessitating a future replacement.▶ 7:11 Additional spares include 12-volt water pumps, electrical boxes, and a Starlink router.▶ 9:48 The owner also installs a reverse camera for monitoring the stern and tests emergency manual steering access.▶ 11:01 A persistent issue remains with the windlass, which requires manual intervention to clear chain buildup during retrieval.▶ 15:34 Planned final preparations include a haul-out at Linton Bay for sail drive seals and anti-fouling, followed by a canal transit and the installation of a code zero sail.▶ 12:45 Redundancy in critical navigation and steering gear is essential for solo or shorthanded Pacific passages.

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