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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New Features Video Drop! 🎬 The Aquila 46 Yacht Power Catamaran delivers big-yacht comfort in a remarkably efficient 47-foot platform. With a wide 23’3” beam, it offers expansive living spaces, panoramic salon windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to the cockpit. Buyers can choose from multiple cabin configurations, including a luxurious full-beam master. The flybridge provides exceptional visibility and generous seating, while the well-equipped galley and thoughtful storage make extended cruising easy. Built to CE Category A standards and available with several diesel engine options, the 46 combines stability, performance, and real offshore capability—all with the volume and comfort catamaran owners love. Watch our full features review now ⬇️ #aquila46powercat #boattest #catamaran #powerrcatamaran #aquilaboats

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You never see me like this, but the sailing is not the only passion that l have l also love the boxing.

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A family whose boating legacy spans three generations. Hop aboard with the Ader Family and follow along their boating journey. www.discoverboating.ca

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