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James and Natalie repair a leaking water tank on their boat, Zephyr, by applying a bonding material and stainless steel mesh to the crack.0:42 After testing the patch for leaks while the tank is out of the boat and under pressure, they reinstall it.3:30 The crew then prepares the vessel for the Annapolis Boat Show by pressure washing the hull, scrubbing the cockpit with Total Boat all-purpose soap, and oiling the teak handrails.8:56 They sail five nautical miles from Kentmore Marina to Annapolis, noting that significant marine growth on the hull limits their speed to 4.7 knots at 1800 RPM despite a favorable current.13:03 Upon finding Back Creek too crowded to anchor safely with their two Weimaraner dogs on board, they relocate to a mooring in Lake Ogleton.14:51 They secure the boat to the mooring by attaching lines directly to the main shackle rather than using the provided pennants.15:28

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