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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An island in Italy’s Bay of Naples, Capri is famed for its rugged landscape, upscale hotels and shopping, from designer fashions to limoncello and handmade leather sandals. One of its best-known natural sites is the Blue Grotto, a dark cavern where the sea glows electric blue, the result of sunlight passing through an underwater cave. In summer, Capri's dramatic, cove-studded coastline draws many yachts. Area: 10.4 km² Location: Tyrrhenian Sea Population: 12,200 (2002) Region: Campania

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Kopers en verkopers ontmoeten elkaar op "Booten te koop". Het is mogelijk om te zoeken naar meer dan 17.000 boten uit heel Europa. https://www.scanboat.com/nl/

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A highlight of our Sea of Cortez/Midriff Islands dive trips is snorkeling with whale sharks. These incredible animals - the largest fish in the sea - are truly gentle giants, choosing Bahia de Los Angeles for feeding. It is an incredible, natural experience and one that makes a lifetime of memories.

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