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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"We are not a team because we work together. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other." #Tropicaleros

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building a sustainable float home that lasts 80 years #sustainablebuilding #sustainableliving. float house

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We take our dinghy for a fun adventure ride through a tunnel cave under a mountain. Would you go?

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During our Sailing Lifestyle Experiences, anything can happen. Today, our 10-year-old water heater blew up! But we also got in some great sailing and are again enjoying Paradise. 🌴 Follow us to see what the sailing cruiser life is like - warts and all! #sailinglife #sailingexperience #sailingcharter #short

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🔥 Top 3 de Go Sailing Shop ¿Cuál es tu favorito? ¿Has probado alguno?  Los más pedidos por navegantes como tú:  🏆 Salvavidas Diamond – Seguridad sin molestias. Un básico para cualquier deporte acuático. 🏆 ThermaFlex® Long John – Neopreno súper elástico que se mueve contigo. 🏆 Cortavientos Pro Lite – Impermeable por fuera, suavidad total por dentro. 👉 Te leemos en los comentarios #TopGoSailing #RoosterGear #VelaLigera #SailingEssentials #GoSailingShop

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