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The crew of a cruising sailboat in Visby, Gotland, relocates their vessel within the marina to mitigate surge and swell caused by forecasted 40-knot southwesterly winds.1:58 Because the distance to the stern mooring buoy exceeds the boat's length, they secure the stern using mid-cleats.2:48 While waiting for the weather to improve, the crew explores Gotland by rental car, visiting the island of Fårø, the Langhammar nature reserve, and the Blue Lagoon limestone quarry.4:59 Maintenance tasks performed during the layover include cleaning the engine compartment, applying belt dressing to reduce dust, and tensioning the 24-volt, 80-amp alternator belt to a deflection of approximately 10 millimeters.11:23 The crew also replaces an empty 6-kilogram propane bottle after six weeks of use.14:37 Keeping the engine compartment clean facilitates the early detection of leaks or mechanical issues.12:52

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