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A 12-meter sailboat transits from La Spezia to the Isola d'Elba, encountering engine failure, variable winds, and an approaching storm.2:29 During the passage, the engine loses power and stalls, requiring the throttle to be set to neutral and high acceleration to restart; the host suspects a fuel filter issue and keeps a spare on board.2:22 The crew anchors in Portoferraio, noting the anchorage suffers from ferry traffic noise and fumes, before moving to the marina at Porto Azzurro.3:40 At Porto Azzurro, they repair a torn genoa using an adhesive Dacron patch.9:25 Facing a southerly front with strong winds and heavy seas, the crew departs early to reach La Spezia, maintaining speeds of up to 8 knots before arriving at Fezzano at 5:00 a.m. The trip concludes with a visit to the Museo della Marina Militare at the Arsenale della Spezia, which features historical artifacts including SLC "maiale" torpedoes, sextants, and a collection of ship figureheads.14:07

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