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A 5-foot-draft sailboat transiting the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) through Georgia reports no groundings despite navigating shallow sections at low tide.10:48 The crew maintains engine performance by running the Volvo MD 2030C at 2,900 RPM, though they identify clogged fuel filters as the cause of intermittent power loss.12:28 They recommend using Navionics tide markers to time passages through inlets, noting that tidal currents can assist or hinder progress depending on the direction of travel.1:13 The vessel reaches the St. Mary’s River, marking the transition from Georgia to Florida.18:42 The crew plans to source propane for a 17-pound fiberglass tank and ship replacement autopilot drive belts to a post office.2:24 They also announce the publication of a Kindle book detailing their preparations for leaving home, available through their website.19:58 Regular maintenance of fuel filters and strategic timing of tidal windows allow for successful navigation of the ICW’s shallowest reaches.

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