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Huub repairs a crack in a watertight bulkhead before a planned Pacific crossing.12:51 After discovering the damage during a routine inspection of the forward storage locker, he confirms the exterior hull shows no signs of impact.13:03 He uses an angle grinder with a P36 grit disc to remove the damaged material, then applies two layers of biaxial fiberglass mat saturated with two-part epoxy.15:40 Lacking a roller, he uses a paintbrush to work the air out of the laminate.17:14 The repair is intended to prevent water from reaching the core, which would necessitate a more extensive structural rebuild.13:16

Earlier, the crew visits Bahia Honda, Panama, where they trade clothing for local produce and tour a garden featuring plantain, papaya, ginger, and cilantro.4:11 They also visit a town on the main island, noting the presence of five bars and limited supermarket supplies.7:17 The crew later stops at Bahia Rosario to replace a leaking toilet pump and visits Isla Quevada.11:33

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