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The bowsprit on Miss Lone Star sustained structural damage, specifically a cracked Kranz iron, during a storm in the Bay of Banderas.0:46 The iron, which secures the forestay, requires significant repair or replacement.0:46 While planning the project, the crew traveled inland from Puerto Vallarta to the mountain town of San Sebastian to boost morale.1:40 The excursion included exploring local silver mines, sampling regional coffee and bread, and attempting a hike to the 2,411-meter summit of La Bufa.11:18 The group relied on hitchhiking to navigate the steep terrain after realizing the hike was more strenuous than anticipated.14:25 The trip served as a temporary reprieve from the boat's maintenance requirements. The crew intends to address the bowsprit damage in a future project.17:14

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