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What this video covers

The crew of the 50-ft catamaran *Zatara* completes a FlexiTeek decking installation in the cockpit and replaces a corroded ice maker while docked at Gulf Harbor Marina in New Zealand.4:00 Mechanical repairs include replacing engine sensors on the Volvo diesel motor.1:09 The crew plans a transit to Marsden Cove for a haul-out to address remaining bottom paint issues.11:58 Global travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic force the crew to cancel planned travel to Tonga and reconsider future cruising routes toward Fiji or Australia.5:31 The family maintains their homeschooling routine while evaluating whether to remain on the boat or return to Montana.6:39 The crew hosts a fan meetup in Auckland before public gathering bans take effect.1:20 Practical tasks include troubleshooting a dead dinghy battery caused by leaving the key switch engaged and fabricating a custom cockpit tabletop.9:08

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