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What this video covers

The crew of the aluminum sailboat Carl motors from Golfito to Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica, to prepare for an upcoming offshore passage.3:24 During the transit, the navigation iPad fails, forcing the crew to rely on visual bearings and depth soundings to locate an anchorage.3:41 Upon arrival, the crew cleans the hull and addresses several maintenance tasks, including replacing a dead starting battery and bridging the engine start system with Dakota lithium batteries.13:18 The owner performs a bilge inspection after a metal object falls into the space, noting minor aluminum corrosion caused by standing water in inaccessible areas.15:11 To secure the cabin for heavier seas, the crew stows spare solar panels and installs a bookshelf to prevent items from shifting.13:59 The vessel maintains a speed of three to five knots under light winds while sailing between anchorages.11:15

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