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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As it did with the 4.5L V6, Mercury has placed all common service points on the front of the 6.2L engine, including the engine oil dipstick, the oil filter, the oil fill point, the power steering pump and the outdrive lubricant reservoir. Most service specs are printed on a label on the front engine cover, and there’s a scan-able QR code for links to DIY service videos. For more about the 6.2L V8, read "MerCruiser Debuts an All New 6.2L V8 Inboard and Sterndrive Marine Engine" on boats.com: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/boatsdotcom For more boating videos, visit http://www.boats.com. boats.com features boat reviews, how-to videos, special features, and information about new boats, boats for sale, and boating products—usually with a dash of fun. Our reviewers test the features, performance, and specifications of each boat, searching out the hidden details for a critical evaluation. If you're shopping for a boat, we want to help you make the best choice. And if you're just looking, we'll try to make it fun too. Subscribe to receive notification of new videos.

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Impressive colors at sunrise in Malta ,flying a drone around Malta, Sliema

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Nurse Sharks at Las Perlas Islands 🦈 | Peaceful Sharks in the Pacific Ocean (Drone Footage) https://youtube.com/shorts/OwagYXcEz5c Nurse sharks at the Las Perlas Islands — a breathtaking moment captured from above! These are not dangerous sharks — nurse sharks are known for their calm and gentle nature. In this short drone video, we watch as nurse sharks swim peacefully along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, near Panama. 📍 The Las Perlas Archipelago, located in the Pacific, is one of the rare places where you can observe peaceful sharks like these in their natural environment. 🎥 Captured with a DJI drone, this aerial video showcases the beauty of the ocean and the unique presence of nurse sharks from above. 🔔 Subscribe to Captain German Exploring for more drone adventures and stunning wildlife moments!

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