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The crew of the 38-ft cutter-rigged sailboat Supernova performs maintenance and organizes gear while docked in Ensenada, Mexico. After completing a passage from Vancouver, the owners prioritize cleaning the tool room and main saloon to improve workflow efficiency. They install a fender step to ease boarding and replace aging blocks on the spinnaker and jib halyards with stronger, repurposed hardware.21:04 The crew also sources a new water maker in San Diego, transporting the components across the border to Ensenada for future installation.0:07 They decide to retain their existing headsail for several months to gain experience before installing new sails, acknowledging the risk of wear during tacks.12:52 A handheld wind meter, received as a gift, serves as a temporary backup for their malfunctioning masthead unit.23:58 Following the maintenance tasks, the crew spends a day at a local beach.14:20 The project list for the coming week includes installing the water maker, a washing machine, and new window frames.7:42

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