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The crew of a cruising sailboat prepares for a passage from Mallorca to Ibiza while troubleshooting persistent technical issues.2:14 After receiving a general assessment from marine professionals in Port Andratx, the owners address a faulty AIS and VHF radio system by reprogramming the MMSI number.7:58 They confirm the repair by verifying their signal with a nearby vessel on a chartplotter.12:23 The crew then completes a 50-nautical-mile overnight passage to Ibiza, noting that the transit required significant motoring due to light and shifting winds typical of the Mediterranean.13:11 Upon arrival, they manage administrative tasks and logistics for upcoming maintenance in Almerimar, where they plan to perform further boat upgrades.13:42 The journey continues with a short hop to a sandbank off Formentera, a location noted for its beauty but also for the presence of a shipwrecked vessel that ran aground during a sudden wind shift.18:04 The crew emphasizes that their current Mediterranean transit serves as a long-term testing phase for the boat before future offshore voyages.15:41

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