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Winds of 50mph create huge cresting waves. The Trashman is picked up by one of these waves and dumped on her side. Her windows are smashed and masses of water pours on board. The yacht is going down and the crew must abandon ship.

In the melee, Brad grabs the rubber dingy while Mark has hold of the inflatable life raft. Deborah hangs onto Meg, who was so terrified of jumping that she almost goes down with the yacht.


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