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Nike and Flo prepare their boat for a 120-nautical-mile overnight passage from the south of France to the north of Spain.0:09 Maintenance tasks include replacing the engine impeller, applying anti-fouling paint to the hull and keel, and installing a DIY overboard outlet for a new Octopus watermaker.2:04 During the initial watermaker test, the crew struggles with air bubbles in the system, eventually resolving the issue by disconnecting a hose after the filters to prime the pump.5:00 They gradually increase the system pressure to 55 bar to produce fresh water.5:55 The crew plans to stop at Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône for fuel before departing.10:52 Due to shifting weather forecasts predicting heavy winds, they weigh options between heading toward the Balearic Islands or continuing along the southern coast of Spain toward Gibraltar.9:51 The transition from land-based life to passage-making creates pre-departure anxiety and challenges regarding crew roles and boat organization.8:21

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