I have the SAME problem and just downloaded the game today so the fix didn't work

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Also, once i sail the boat, i can't get back into town.
It won't let me back in.
nrg
I visited the Casino, Pool,NBI, ext and then talked to Chief, sailed to the boat, got hint I need rope, but Tim refuses to offer rope! A bug or do I miss something? The points are 50 of 73.