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After returning to the United States from the Bahamas, the owner of the 40-ft vessel Doodles performs extensive maintenance to prepare for a solo passage to the Chesapeake.0:53 The primary mechanical tasks include installing an electric fuel pump for the generator, replacing a leaking exhaust mixing elbow, and performing a full engine oil change. To automate the generator's fuel supply, the owner wires a 12-volt relay triggered by the generator's indicator light, ensuring the pump runs only when the engine is active.3:42 The exhaust repair involves removing a steel-reinforced hose that had corroded and split, causing water to leak into the bilge.11:26 The owner uses a manual vacuum-style oil extractor to remove engine oil through the dipstick tube, as the oil pan drain is inaccessible.14:42 Additional maintenance includes replacing a fuel filter, sourcing a replacement O-ring for a fuel fitting, and installing a new engine hour meter.15:57 Proper maintenance of cooling and fuel systems prevents bilge contamination and engine failure during offshore passages.

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