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The crew of the sailboat Evelias repairs a malfunctioning autopilot by relocating the brain and reconfiguring the heading, achieving accurate steering.2:37 While anchored in Placencia, Belize, the crew manages anchor retrieval by hand using a halyard winch after their windlass fails.7:04 Erica completes the port-of-entry customs and immigration process at Mango Creek via water taxi.10:22 The crew provisions in Placencia before picking up guests Mira, Carrie, and their infant, Sienna, who transport a replacement 50-pound windlass from Colorado.15:40 Warren installs the new $1,500 windlass, restoring mechanical anchor retrieval.16:09 The group sails north toward Belize City, navigating reef systems and fishing along the way.17:55 The trip concludes with a visit to a blue hole, where the vessel runs aground twice, resulting in minor damage to the bottom paint on the keel.19:47

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