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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Situated on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, and adjacent to the Broughton Archipelago in Port McNeill, @northislandmarina caters to yachts up to 285’. The marina also reflects the convenience of the community as a must-stop for mariners with its in-berth fueling system for its guests. No more pulling into a marina and jockeying for position on the fuel dock before settling after a long day cruising. Just pull into berth with the helpful staff to catch your lines, schedule your fueling for the next day and head right into happy hour. The marina also has its own chandlery and laundromat located right at the head of the dock. Designed with service in mind, North Island Marina and Port McNeill are one of the most convenient stops along the inside passage and “the Gateway to the Broughton Archipelago.”

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It's About People! And it's about Water. Puro was designed to be the extra hand on board when the crew really needs it. Discover our advanced water purification system, engineered to deliver consistently pure water for all your needs. This state-of-the-art solution incorporates high-rejection reverse osmosis membranes, a powerful booster pump, and precise automatic pump control for optimal performance. Experience reliable, superior water quality with technology designed for seamless operation and peace of mind. It removes chlorine + micro-plastics + sediment + fluoride + heavy metals from old pipes + PFAS / PFOA and other harmful chemicals. PURO: SPOT FREE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER IS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON Contact the team at Gineico to learn more, or for a quote. Our technicians are ready to help—ciao! 📍 QUEENSLAND HEAD OFFICE & SHOWROOM G45, 76-84 Waterway Drive, Coomera, Qld, 4209 https://www.gineicomarine.com.au/ 👉 AUSTRALIA (+61) 7 5556 0244 👉 NEW ZEALAND (+64) 21 275 7608 👉 EMAIL: Sales@Gineicomarine.com.au

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