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The crew of *Zatara* completed an 18-day Atlantic crossing, arriving in the Caribbean after navigating mechanical failures and fuel shortages. During the final week of the passage, the vessel operated on one engine due to a toxic exhaust leak and relied on a single functional rudder.2:38 With approximately 200 miles remaining, the crew calculated 24 hours of fuel reserves, prompting a shift to sail power once wind returned at midnight.11:20 The vessel successfully reached St. Lucia for an overnight stop before proceeding to Martinique.17:19 The crew plans to transit north toward Florida for the Miami International Boat Show, with potential stops in Puerto Rico or The Bahamas to address the rudder and engine issues.15:10 Throughout the crossing, the crew maintained a rotating watch schedule and utilized a dipstick to manually verify fuel levels in the tanks.5:23 The passage concluded with the crew restocking supplies in Martinique and visiting local waterfalls.20:29

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