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A 400-mile passage from the Bahamas to Charleston, South Carolina, requires navigating the Gulf Stream to gain up to four knots of speed.4:52 The crew of Doodles, a CT56, encounters a wet exhaust leak caused by a chafed hose during the 50-hour transit.12:01 To manage the leak, the crew keeps the cabin closed and relies on bilge pumps while monitoring the engine.13:48 The vessel maintains a speed of 10 knots while motor-sailing in the Gulf Stream with 12 knots of breeze.8:10 Upon arrival in Charleston, the crew completes customs clearance using the CBP ROAM app.20:23 Additional mechanical issues include a shackle failure on the genoa furler, which is temporarily secured with a line, and a faulty fuel pump on the dinghy.15:44 The owner plans to sell the CT56 for approximately $200,000 following the acquisition of a new vessel.22:03

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