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Chris and Karmen travel to Brisbane, Australia, to begin refitting their newly purchased boat, *Vanishing Point*, before its planned transport to Mexico.0:13 The couple completes several maintenance tasks, including replacing all four Yanmar engine mounts, which had corroded due to a leaking heat exchanger.19:58 A local mechanic, Luke, performed the engine mount installation, and the owners plan to have him return to replace the heat exchanger seals.9:14 The interior refit includes repairing the air conditioning in the aft stateroom, troubleshooting cockpit lighting wiring, and organizing the utility room.20:30 The boat features a robust electrical system with three Victron batteries, a Victron Quattro 5000 inverter charger, and a Spectra water maker.21:38 While the owners successfully installed Starlink, they face ongoing uncertainty regarding the boat's shipping schedule after the transport company canceled their original date.18:28 Meanwhile, the couple has signed a deal to sell their previous boat, *Aeronautical*, to a subscriber in the Los Angeles area.4:01 Replacing corroded engine mounts significantly reduces engine vibration and improves overall performance.

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