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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https://oceanmagazine.com.au/current-issue/ Editor's note This issue’s cover features Voodoo Yachts’ XF75 – a sleek, foiling multihull that sets new standards in high-performance yachting. With advanced foiling technology, the XF75 delivers exceptional speed, agility and efficiency, and exemplifies the innovation that continues to drive our industry forward. Inside, you’ll find reviews of the Riviera 4300 Sports Express – Riviera’s first entry into this segment – and the highly customisable Horizon FD90 Skyline, alongside Grand Boats’ flagship 850 that is making waves on the brand’s return to Australia. Our Spotlight feature delves into the dynamic world of multihulls, exploring their efficiency, spaciousness and eco-friendly advantages to reveal why they’re fast becoming the vessel of choice for those seeking performance and sustainability. This issue, our European Editor Charlotte Thomas headed to Ferrari HQ at Maranello, Italy, for the official announcement and unveiling of the Ferrari Hypersail project – turn to our Yachting Report for her exclusive insights and to find out if Ferrari’s bold new venture can really break records on the water. In Ocean Keepers, we spotlight the Sapphire Project Foundation, which has made a remarkable impact in just five years, funding initiatives like coral restoration, blue carbon research and Indigenous-led conservation. Founded by Hayley Baillie and Ryan Gollan, their work continues to inspire, and their dedication is more critical than ever. https://oceanmagazine.com.au/current-issue/

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