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Contaminated diesel fuel causes repeated engine failure on Catalpa during a passage toward Mexico.0:08 The engine stalls every 11 minutes due to a clogged fuel filter and a restricted fuel primer bulb, both fouled by water and sediment from the tank.9:19 Lee replaces the filter and attempts to bleed the system multiple times, but the engine continues to cut out.9:32 After discovering the primer bulb is blocked, he bypasses the component using a makeshift hose joiner to restore fuel flow.11:48 The repair allows the engine to run continuously for over an hour, enabling the crew to motor the final 30 nautical miles to Ensenada.15:30 The crew notes that they lacked time to polish the fuel before departure, which led to the contamination issues.11:02 Without functional AIS or radar, the crew relies on visual watches during the transit.14:48 The engine remains operational after the bypass repair, allowing the vessel to reach port safely.

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