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4 Days on a GUNBOAT 57 (Honest Review!)

7 August 2023 · 26 min · 496K views · Chesapeake Bay

What this video covers

A crew spends a week sailing a Gunboat 57 catamaran, named Vandal, on the Chesapeake Bay to demonstrate its performance and living features while the vessel is listed for sale.1:02 The boat features a 3di North Sails main, a large pink A2 spinnaker, and a halyard lock system that requires tensioning the tack line to secure the sail.2:19 During a 50-nautical-mile transit to Solomon’s, the crew experiences wind gusts up to 27 knots, noting the boat’s stability and ability to maintain speeds near wind speed on a beam reach.12:24 The interior layout includes sliding windows that open to the water, providing a social, open-plan living space that remains tidy despite the presence of children.4:26 The crew assists a neighboring vessel that struggles with docking maneuvers at the marina.18:10 Additionally, the hosts announce the sale of their Outremer trimaran to expand their business, Vagabonde Adventures, which now offers global sailing certifications, performance catamaran training, and charters through vetted captains.21:21

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