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Huub and his partner anchor at Pinel Island, St. Martin, in 7.5 feet of water, maintaining 3 feet of clearance under the keel.0:20 After French police prohibit an overnight stay at Pinel, the crew relocates to Tintamar Island.3:43 The anchorage at Tintamar proves excessively rolly, prompting a departure the following morning.6:40 Huub retrieves a new Raymarine EVO 100 autopilot from Westag shipping to replace an aging unit.15:25 Installation begins with the mechanical components on the steering wheel, followed by plans for electrical wiring.17:16 While anchored in St. Martin, the crew utilizes a local laundromat costing 4.50 euro per wash and 3 euro per dryer cycle.12:10 To manage anchor retrieval in rising winds, the crew coordinates engine gear shifts between forward and neutral.12:41

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