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While crossing the Mona Passage, 35 nautical miles offshore, we ran into trouble with our Yanmar 4JH4E. We were motoring in light winds when we noticed a change in the exhaust pitch — turns out, seawater wasn’t flowing properly. We checked the impeller and, strangely, it looked intact… but it could spin freely by hand — not a good sign. After getting towed back to our anchorage at midnight (huge thanks to Michael, who came out and saved us!), we dug deeper and discovered that the gear inside the old water pump had worn down badly. It turns out the pump wasn’t making full contact with the internal gear, likely due to an aftermarket impeller and shallow gear engagement. We ordered a new OEM water pump from R&B Power in San Juan, and they were awesome — super responsive and got us the part

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🌐 Choosing the Best Trampoline: Features You Need to Know It’s more than a lounging net — the trampoline on a catamaran plays a critical role in safety, wave handling, and comfort. In this video, discover how we choose the best materials and design for real offshore use. ⚓ Curious about the performance and comfort details that make a difference? 👉 All info is in the bio — check out the Outremer catamarans! 🌍 Join the Outremer adventure! Get stories, news & events straight to your inbox: http://bit.ly/45hYAJk 🔗 All useful links are available in the description via our Linktree! 💬 What matters most to you: durability, comfort, or water drainage? 👍 Like if you've ever dreamed of lying on a trampoline under the stars! #Outremer #Catamaran #Trampoline #BoatDesign #LiveaboardLife #SailingTech #Outremer52 #BlueWaterCruising #Shorts

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Step behind the scenes of the creation of our #MustSeaScotland 360 degree video on the isle of Canna and see how we worked with Airborne Lens to allow the world to experience some of Scotland's most incredible sights. Get the full experience and discover more adventures that can only be had when you Sail Scotland, including a dram-draining tour around Islay's distilleries; a deep dive into the myths and majesty of Skye; and a wee visit to the puffins of St Kilda at https://www.SailScotland.co.uk. Find out more about a #MustSeaScotland adventure around the Isle of Canna and more of Scotland's most spectacular and secluded spots at: https://www.SailScotland.co.uk Grab your free Sail Scotland brochure: https://www.sailscotland.co.uk/plan/sailscotlandbrochure/ Visit our website: https://www.SailScotland.co.uk Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SailScotland/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailscotland/ Say hello on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sailscotland

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