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Ben and Alie prepare for a Pacific Ocean crossing from La Cruz, Mexico, by completing the two-part customs and immigration checkout process.0:38 The procedure requires checking out with Customs first to receive a designated time and location for immigration clearance.0:42 After clearing out, the boat must remain at anchor rather than in a marina, though they secure temporary permission to take on potable water at Paradise Marina.2:55 Final preparations include provisioning, purchasing a new MacBook for editing, and deploying a new asymmetric spinnaker in light winds to test the gear.0:58 The crew plans to stop at Punta de Mita for a final surf before departing for the Marquesas.2:38 On the morning of their planned departure, they discover their dinghy outboard fuel tank has been stolen after an unknown person cut the fuel line.13:48

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