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Bobby and Amanda depart Key West, Florida, aboard a Searay Sundancer, heading northeast toward Marathon.Watch The vessel has a limited fuel range of approximately 100 miles, necessitating a stop at a fuel dock before the three-hour transit.0:47 To avoid choppy seas caused by 15-knot east-southeast winds, the crew chooses a northern route that adds eight to nine miles to the trip but provides a smoother ride.1:52 Navigation requires constant vigilance due to a high density of crab pots and fishing markers scattered throughout the route.2:50 Upon arrival at the Faro Blanco Yacht Club in Marathon, the crew notes the marina is well-protected, though the surrounding waters contain significant seaweed deposits pushed by shifting winds.3:33 The stop includes time at the resort pool and a visit to a local barbecue restaurant.4:18

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