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Aboard a St. Francis 44 catamaran, the crew performs a traditional boat renaming ceremony, purging the vessel's old name and pouring champagne from east to west before the women in the party douse themselves in the water.7:22 While docked at Beach Marine in St. Augustine, Florida, the owners install a new air conditioning system, hardwiring two 12V CO2 detectors and routing condensation drainage through a dedicated pump to a through-hull fitting.10:12 The AC installation includes a water pump mounted below the waterline with a strainer, and three directional vents—two 4-inch vents in the V-berth and salon, and one 8-inch vent in the salon.15:13 The crew sources parts for the project at the Sailors' Exchange, a marine consignment shop.17:55 After running aground while entering the marina, the crew emphasizes the importance of checking local tides and draft requirements.4:15

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