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The crew sails a Neal 43 performance cruiser through the Florida Keys, navigating shallow waters near Snake Creek with a five-foot draft.14:12 During the transit, the crew maintains speeds between 7.5 and 8.9 knots under main and genoa, noting the vessel's performance capabilities.7:07 The passage requires careful timing for the Snake Creek Bridge, which operates on an hourly schedule.15:24 While approaching the inlet, the depth sounder registers as little as 1.5 feet beneath the keel, necessitating slow, cautious navigation.13:10 The crew docks at Plantation Yacht Harbor in Islamorada, where they secure the vessel using standard fender and line procedures.16:13 The Neal 43 features an electric winch for the mainsail and a simplified sail bag design that eliminates the need for zippers.4:18 The vessel is currently listed for sale through Performance Yacht Sales.19:36

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