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Maintenance on a 2001 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer in Stuart, Florida, includes an oil change and fuel system troubleshooting before the boat's sale.0:13 The starboard engine experienced RPM drops, which the owner traced to a clogged pre-screen filter located before the main fuel filter.2:25 Replacing the fuel pump and cleaning the screen improved performance from 3,200 to 3,500 RPM, though a suspected clog in the fuel tank remains.5:53 Following the sale, the crew chartered a 2022 Dufour 53 in Naples, Italy, for a week-long cruise along the Amalfi Coast.10:35 This 53-foot monohull features six cabins, three heads, a bow thruster, and an engine-driven watermaker.11:30 The charter cost 5,400 euros for the week, with additional marina fees ranging from 100 to 150 euros per night for Mediterranean mooring.11:45 The vessel utilizes lazy lines for dockside mooring and requires a sailing license for operation in the region.13:48

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