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After a three-month road trip in a van, the owners of a 44-foot catamaran return to their vessel in Auckland, New Zealand, to resume full-time cruising.0:57 The crew visits the Vetus Maxwell warehouse to purchase an RC12 windlass, citing safety concerns with their previous unit during past anchorages in American Samoa.2:44 They select the RC12 model, which is designed for 40-to-55-foot vessels, to accommodate their larger chain and anchor setup.8:19 Following the equipment procurement, the crew hosts sailing immersion trips for patrons in The Bahamas and the British Virgin Islands, focusing on building confidence for sailors transitioning to captaining their own boats.16:38 They also participate in the third annual Odyssey Festival in the BVI.19:29 The transition back to boat life concludes with an unexpected injury that leaves one crew member unable to assist with boat projects, forcing a significant change to their upcoming sailing schedule.20:38 Over-engineering ground tackle with a larger, appropriately rated windlass improves safety and reliability in challenging anchorages.

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