Lauren Landers Sailing · video

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Lauren Landers performs maintenance and repairs at Shelter Bay Marina in Panama following a 965-mile passage from Puerto Rico.Watch The boat requires a chart plotter software update to download regional charts, and the owner troubleshoots a non-functional radar cable and a struggling windlass.0:33 A visual inspection of the standing rigging reveals significant rust on stainless steel components, prompting a tactile check for stress cracks.9:13 The owner replaces a bent bolt on the bank and re-secures ground tackle using Dyneema and wire ties.13:55 During the stay, the crew tests a spinnaker in nine knots of wind, anchoring overnight to evaluate performance.6:21 The visit also includes hiking the trails of the former Fort Sherman and preparing visa paperwork for French Polynesia.3:36 The owner notes that the windlass continues to struggle with the anchor weight, suggesting a potential mismatch between the hardware and the load.10:31

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