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Huub performs several maintenance tasks on his catamaran while preparing for a Pacific crossing, including installing a new windlass remote control and repairing a broken radar cable using pre-tinned copper braid and solder.10:38 He measures his bowsprit for a new Code Zero sail, opting to use Dyneema for the rigging to reduce costs.2:25 To extend his stay in Panama beyond his 90-day visa, he completes a visa run to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, via water taxi and bus.11:22 The total cost for the border crossing, including transport and fees, is approximately $80.12:20 During his time in the Bocas del Toro archipelago, he visits the Dolphin Bay Yacht Club, a private island property featuring a bar, brewery, and guest casitas.8:13 He notes that while Bocas del Toro offers better access to mainland shops than the San Blas Islands, the local waters are primarily mangrove-lined.5:09

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