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A catamaran experiences an engine overheat while transiting from Terre-de-Bas to Le Gosier, Guadeloupe.6:46 The starboard engine overheats due to a loose drive belt that slipped off the pulley, causing a loss of coolant.14:06 The crew detects the temperature spike shortly after departure and shuts down the engine to prevent a blown head gasket.18:09 They complete the remainder of the passage on the port engine, maintaining a speed of 4.5 knots at 2,000 RPM.10:55 Upon arrival at the anchorage in Le Gosier, the owner confirms the belt failure and refills the cooling system.21:18 During the transit, the crew catches a 3.2-kilogram mahi-mahi, which they process for food.9:42 The vessel remains at anchor in Le Gosier to manage the repair and address the crew's illness.10:49 Prompt detection of the engine temperature rise prevented catastrophic mechanical damage.27:24

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