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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EXPLORE Alor Diving with Vaiatea Liveaboard Never has 'off the beaten track' been more appropriate than about a liveaboard around Alor. Located between Flores and the Sawoe Sea and comprised of 20 islands, the Alor archipelago is located in the Coral Triangle. It is home to some of the most varied diving you will encounter in a single location - with over 50 dive spots stretching from Alor Island to Pantar Island. Best known for spectacular coral and muck diving, spot multicolor macro critters in volcanic sands, sharks, sea snakes over healthy coral reefs, and anything in between - with scalloped hammerheads on our secret spots. Pantar Strait houses some of the best dive sites in Alor. Blue whales migrate through the area at certain times of the year and can be seen with pilot whales and schools of dolphins. With some powerful currents, the diving in Alor is more suited to experienced divers. For booking or inquiries: info@vaiatea-liveaboard.com For full information: https://www.vaiatea-liveaboard.com/ #liveaboard #liveaboardindonesia #indonesia #rajampat #komodonationalpark #komodo #alor #privatecharter #boatcharter #luxury #vaiatealiveaboard #halmahera #tritonbay

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