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A 15-hour passage from the Florida Keys toward Punta Gorda involves navigating the Boca Grande Pass with a three-knot current.2:29 During the transit, shifting winds and variable velocities challenge the wind vane, requiring a lead weight on the tiller to stabilize the lines.3:50 The engine fails to pump cooling water upon arrival, prompting a systematic inspection of the raw water system.5:52 After verifying the sea strainer, raw water pump impeller, and heat exchanger flow, the exhaust mixing elbow is identified as the point of restriction.10:29 Replacing the clogged exhaust elbow and manifold with new parts restores water flow to the exhaust system, though the flow rate remains slower than expected.11:35 The engine does not overheat during subsequent operation.12:10

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