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The crew of the 350-nautical-mile passage from Puerto Penasco to Loreto, Mexico, performs a shakedown cruise of their boat, Catalpa, in the Sea of Cortez.0:51 During 40-knot winds, the spinnaker pole bends to 90 degrees, and the crew identifies engine issues including a clogged air intake, a faulty lift pump, and a primary fuel filter contaminated with a 60-40 water-to-fuel ratio.5:24 The Perkins engine produces heavy white smoke at maximum throttle, prompting the owner to clean the intake and replace the filter while planning to replace the injector tips.4:52 The crew sails between 8 and 11 knots using a jib and mizzen configuration, navigating toward Loreto and Carmen Island.8:41 They anchor in Little Bay and V Cove, managing dinghy line entanglement in the propeller during arrival.24:23 The crew stocks provisions in Loreto, including eggs and honey, while monitoring weather windows for further travel.20:26 Regular maintenance and system checks remain ongoing as the vessel settles into its post-yard routine.

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