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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This great hammerhead came to visit the Aqua Cat. Great Hammerheads are the largest of hammerhead species and are at great risk of extinction due to the shark fin trade. The creatures are not dangerous and need to be protected.

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Film by Rick Rosenthal. Produced by Rick Rosenthal & Hobie. The Mirage i12s Inflatable Kayak on Hobie's Website: http://www.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-i12s/

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di ritorno da una regata in Montenegro

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Helping during docking? Don’t just jump in. Think first. It’s easy to rush, shout, or pull lines without knowing the plan. But real seamanship starts with clarity and calm. 3 rules before you step in to help: 1. Ask clearly what the captain needs 2. Act fast — but never in panic 3. Protect yourself first — always Helping isn’t just about being there. It’s about being useful, smart, and safe. Train with us if you want to master the mindset. We don’t just teach knots. We teach presence. #mediterraneanmasterclass #epicnavigator #docking #sailing #seamanship #milebuilding

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