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A cruising couple in the Bahamas experiences an outboard engine failure on their PVC tender while anchored near Georgetown. After discovering an oil leak and a damaged impeller, they attempt to source a replacement part locally.▶ 7:05 Unable to find the correct Suzuki impeller at area shops, they purchase a different model and manually modify it by drilling out the center and keyhole to fit their engine.▶ 16:07 The repair requires several hours of precision work with a rotary tool.▶ 16:24 During the process, the crew relies on local cruisers for transportation and tool loans to navigate strong currents and complete errands.▶ 14:28 The modified impeller successfully restores water flow to the engine, allowing the tender to operate.▶ 18:00 The crew notes that PVC tenders degrade quickly in tropical heat and recommends Hypalon for Caribbean cruising.▶ 9:08 They also utilize the sonar chart feature in Navionics to identify shallow patches and navigate safely through the Exumas.▶ 3:08

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