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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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AMERICAN SAILING PERFORMANCE RACE WEEKS (https://asa.com/prw/) Powered by North U Sailboat racing requires a broad mix of skills, including sail trim, boat handling, helming, rules and tactics, wind, weather, teamwork, rig tuning, starting, and more. At our Performance Race Weeks, we spend five days exploring every facet of racing success through an enriching blend of practical on-water training and races complemented by shoreside seminars and insightful video reviews. With a coach on every boat, you’ll receive close personal attention to build on your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses. Join us for this unique opportunity to become a better, more versatile, and more accomplished sailor. ** FEB 5TH, 2024 - ST. THOMAS, VI ** ** FEB 14TH, 2024 - ST. PETERSBURG, FL ** ** MAR 4TH, 2024 - ST. THOMAS, VI ** ** MAR 11TH, 2024 - ST. PETERSBURG, FL ** ** APR 8TH, 2024 - AUSTIN, TX ** ** APR 17TH, 2024 - CHARLESTON, SC **

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