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The crew of a 1989 CT56 sails from the C&D Canal through the Delaware Bay toward Cape May, New Jersey.2:15 To avoid a close-hauled, uncomfortable point of sail, the crew motors for the first five miles before turning to run downwind, where they deploy the genoa and mizzen.3:41 The vessel maintains speeds over 8 knots with the help of a favorable current.4:58 During the transit, the host addresses a recurring issue with water in the fuel system, identifying condensation caused by an air conditioning vent leaking cold air directly onto the metal diesel fill tube.7:04 He resolves the problem by sealing the gaps in the vent box with marine caulking to prevent further condensation.8:03 The crew uses iPads synced via Wi-Fi to the chart plotter to monitor navigation and depth while relaxing on deck.8:44 Upon arrival in Cape May, the crew meets a local friend for dinner before returning to the boat ahead of incoming rain.11:22

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