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A crack in the port-side exhaust pipe causes water ingress and a persistent list to port while cruising the Exumas.7:08 The leak originates from a submerged section of the exhaust system, which forces water past hose clamps and into an inaccessible bilge compartment.7:48 The crew discovers 150 to 200 gallons of water accumulating in the aft section, requiring manual removal with a shop vacuum.6:57 Attempts to access the damaged pipe by removing a fiberglass fish box and ice chipper fail due to structural obstructions.12:06 Fearing a repeat of a previous near-sinking incident, the crew decides to cut the trip short.4:46 They transit from the North Exumas to Nassau and eventually complete a 10-to-12-hour passage across the Gulf Stream to Fort Lauderdale.15:46 The vessel arrives in Florida before an incoming north wind shift, avoiding a potential Mayday scenario.15:51 The experience highlights the risks of submerged exhaust failures and the difficulty of performing emergency repairs on inaccessible engine room components.

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