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The crew of a cruising sailboat attempts to troubleshoot a non-functional watermaker and a generator that fails to start.11:12 The watermaker pump is seized, likely due to salt water corrosion from lack of use, and remains frozen despite attempts to bypass the 220-volt breaker and power the unit directly from the 12-volt battery.16:59 Simultaneously, the generator repeatedly shuts down with an "engine speed low" error, which the crew suspects is a fuel delivery issue caused by the engine sitting idle.11:27 While the technical repairs stall, the crew performs routine maintenance, including scraping the hull and cleaning the speed indicator.5:39 They plan to sail to a nearby marina to source water and seek professional assistance for the seized pump and generator diagnostics.20:32 The experience highlights the challenges of maintaining complex onboard systems without external support.

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