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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After a night of rough confused seas and thunderstorms we were met today with no wind, and just a wave action rocking the boat from gunwale to gunwale for a few hours this morning.

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Laissez - vous séduire par le design raffiné de ce catamaran unique en son genre. C-CAT 56 est une fusion parfaite du design italien et de la sportivité contemporaine. ℹ Pour en savoir plus, consultez le lien suivant: https://www.c-cat-france.fr/nos-modeles-de-catamarans/le-catamaran-leger-sportif-personnalisable-c-cat-56/ Contactez - nous pour obtenir un devis personnalisé : 📩 contact@c-cat-france.fr 🔔 Abonnez-vous à notre chaîne Youtube, afin de suivre toutes nos nouvelles vidéos. 📲 Suivez également nos actualités sur les réseaux sociaux : 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccatfrance 🔗 Twiiter: https://twitter.com/CCatamarans 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccatamarans.. 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/c-ca..

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The Solaris 64 RS (2020, 2.90m keel) exhibits robust sailing characteristics, driven by a stiff hull and twin rudders for stable performance and light helm response. Sail handling is optimized for ease with a self-tacking jib, electric winches, and an optional in-boom furling mainsail, contributing to its 239 m² reference sail area. Propulsion is provided by a VOLVO PENTA D4-180 engine. The interior features a comfortable, open-plan saloon and galley, illuminated by ample natural light, finished in old oak. The well-equipped galley includes substantial refrigeration and specific appliances. Accommodation provides for six guests: two in the forward master cabin and four in two aft twin-bed guest cabins, each with an ensuite.

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On Galveston Bay, January 20th, temps in the upper 30's. #water #sailing #racing #texas #wind #boat

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