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Doodles departs a Key West marina for a day trip to a local sandbar after completing a 100-mile passage from Naples.Watch The gasoline-powered vessel stops at a fuel dock before transiting 10 miles to the anchorage.0:55 During the transit, the dinghy’s mounting point fails in choppy, windy conditions, forcing the crew to secure the tender to the swim deck to prevent further damage.1:36 Upon arrival, the windlass fails to operate due to a tripped breaker; once reset, the crew deploys the anchor, noting the ground tackle consists primarily of rode with minimal chain.3:49 The crew spends the afternoon at the sandbar before returning to the marina at sunset.5:27 The port engine exhibits a low idle speed when throttled back quickly.2:42 Future plans include a northward transit toward Palm Beach in preparation for a Bahamas crossing.8:13

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