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The crew of the *Blue Prince*, currently docked at Marina Le Magon in Martinique, performs a series of boat maintenance projects while navigating local weather and logistics.Watch The owners repair a tear in the bimini canvas caused by high tension during installation and install a new chartplotter, which requires troubleshooting complex wiring and updating the Raymarine software and STNG converter.26:21 They also collect custom-made, UV-resistant cockpit cushions and new sails, transporting the heavy gear by hand during intermittent, heavy tropical rain.Watch The crew attempts to secure a local cellular plan through Digicel, requiring official documentation from the marina to prove residency.15:42 Additionally, they evaluate the boat's interior layout, determining that the dining table cannot be converted into a bed due to structural modifications made by a previous owner.9:01 The project list concludes with the successful installation of the bimini panels, providing weather protection for the cockpit.28:32 Practical experience confirms that managing boat repairs and logistics in a tropical climate requires flexibility to work around sudden, intense rain squalls and difficult access to internal wiring.

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