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While anchored in Puerto Rico, the crew of a cruising sailboat addresses two critical maintenance issues: installing a sunshade and repairing a leaking galley sink pump. They construct a makeshift cockpit sunshade using an old mizzen sail, securing it with bands to provide relief from 35-degree Celsius heat.0:57 Simultaneously, they discover a ruptured membrane in the galley’s manual bilge pump, which causes saltwater to spray into the cabin.5:36 Because the through-hull fitting fails to seal completely, they install a temporary shut-off valve between the sink hose and the pump to stop the leak.8:02 The repair requires disassembling the plumbing, which is fouled by years of food debris.8:58

Following the repairs, the crew rents a car to explore the local rainforest. After accidentally locking their keys inside the vehicle, they hire a local technician to open the door for 40 dollars.13:36 The trip concludes with a hike through a national park during a heavy rainstorm, which leads to flash flooding at their campsite.15:46 The rising water inundates their tent, forcing an immediate evacuation.18:31

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