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Huub and Daniela prepare their boat for a 14-to-15-hour passage from St. Martin to Stacia.18:44 During their stay in St. Martin, they attend a boat swap meet, acquiring a used foot pump, filters, and a track slider.3:57 They replace their existing battery bank with new sealed AGM batteries, opting against a lithium upgrade because their current electrical load does not justify the higher cost.15:28 The crew also explores the ruins of La Belle Creole, a luxury resort destroyed by Hurricane Louise in 1995.10:36 Before departing, they receive a new 140% head sail and a 5TB hard drive.19:12 The pair concludes their holiday preparations with a barbecue dinner before readying the vessel for the upcoming offshore transit.18:06

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