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Pat and Frankie discover water leaking from an engine drain while performing a pre-passage check in a Tenerife marina.11:08 The couple intends to sail to La Gomera, a trip estimated at 10 to 14 hours, and routinely runs the engine to ensure system reliability before departures.12:26 After two hours of troubleshooting, which includes consulting manuals, researching online, and disassembling engine components, they determine the leak is not a mechanical failure.13:36 The increased water pressure at the drain results from a recent impeller replacement and engine service.13:54 The crew concludes that the discharge is a normal byproduct of improved cooling system performance.14:09

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