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The crew of Zatara is performing major mechanical upgrades and family transitions while docked in Fort Lauderdale. Keith Whitaker is installing new Yanmar engines, which required machining a custom 71-millimeter spacer to bridge the gap between the transmission flange and the existing prop shaft.14:59 The installation incorporates Vetus Bullflex couplers to dampen vibration and PSS prop shaft seals to prevent water ingress.15:10 Technicians are currently precision-aligning the engines and drilling and tapping the engine mount plates.16:20 Simultaneously, the crew is servicing the boat's air conditioning systems and repairing hatches.7:38 Outside of maintenance, the family took a weekend trip to Key West to visit the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum.5:09 Two of the children, Jack and Kate, are preparing to depart for a six-month work stint in Tonga, while Jack recently underwent surgery to remove his wisdom teeth.8:56 The crew is also utilizing the Incogni service to remove personal data from broker databases to mitigate risks associated with AI voice cloning scams.12:03

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