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A catamaran crew navigates a pass into a Tuamotu atoll with one engine disabled due to a persistent fuel delivery issue.5:52 The owners, Warren and Erica, identify the problem as an air leak in the fuel line, which they temporarily resolve by installing an auxiliary electric diesel fuel pump to bypass the primary system.14:57 They time their entry through the pass to coincide with slack tide to minimize the risk of losing maneuverability in the current.9:15 After successfully anchoring, the crew completes a custom cockpit sunshade project using carbon fiber tubes, acrylic-embedded LED lights, and fabric panels to provide shade and rain protection for the aft deck.19:10 The passage from their previous location took two and three-quarters days, significantly faster than a previous five-day transit.10:36 The crew confirms that maintaining water speed over the rudders is critical when operating a catamaran on a single engine.8:43

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