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A 28-foot sailboat navigating French canals and rivers encounters dense weed beds that foul the propeller and threaten the engine's cooling system. The crew of Magic Carpet monitors the engine temperature gauge and exhaust flow to prevent overheating while motoring through heavy vegetation.9:35 When the boat loses speed and becomes wedged in the weeds, the crew clears the three-blade fixed propeller by hand.10:01 Navigation requires constant attention to the depth sounder, as the channel depth fluctuates between 1.8 and 2.5 meters, often forcing the boat to hug specific banks marked by navigation signs.6:03 The crew manages lock passages by coordinating with lock keepers and using a boat hook to clear debris.3:19 They also navigate a marked "technologically risky zone" near a harbor.15:16 Maintaining a functioning depth sounder and keeping a close watch on the engine intake are essential for preventing mechanical failure in weed-choked inland waterways.5:21

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