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The crew of the sailboat Doodles experienced engine failure while departing an anchorage in Cape May, New Jersey, due to air in the fuel system.3:46 The host bled the fuel lines to restore power while the vessel drifted in a busy channel.2:31 After resolving the mechanical issue, the crew completed a 40-mile coastal passage to Atlantic City, New Jersey, in approximately five hours.7:07 They docked at a marina attached to the Golden Nugget Casino for a two-night stay.7:16 During their visit, the crew explored the Atlantic City boardwalk and Steel Pier, where they rode a Ferris wheel and took a five-minute tour in a Robinson 44 helicopter.14:21 The crew also visited the casino and the marina pool.16:40 The vessel is scheduled to continue north to New York City.18:09

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