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A diesel mechanic inspects the engine of a cruising sailboat anchored near Current Cut, Bahamas, and diagnoses likely piston ring failure.8:55 The owners consider a full engine rebuild, a replacement diesel unit, or a conversion to an electric propulsion system using lithium batteries and a tow motor.10:42 While waiting for favorable wind and tide conditions to transit the narrow, high-current channel, the crew performs a drift dive in the cut, noting tidal speeds reaching 10 knots and significant marine life.7:41 They explore the nearby Current Settlement, a 200-year-old village on North Eleuthera Island, and prepare meals on board while managing food costs in the Bahamas.13:54 The crew eventually transits the cut after timing the passage to coincide with slack tide and favorable wind direction.21:46 A professional mechanical assessment of engine health can reveal deep-seated internal failures that necessitate a choice between costly traditional repairs and alternative propulsion systems.

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