Camper and Nicholson 44 - A yacht delivery from Falmouth to Gosport
5 January 2022 · 13 min · 10K views · Dartmouth
What this video covers
A delivery crew sails a Nicholson 44 from Falmouth to Gosport, covering 182 miles in 32 hours.12:13 Before departure, the vessel underwent maintenance at Gweik, including keel bolt replacement and mast re-stepping, followed by rigging tuning and engine checks.1:11 The transit includes a night arrival in Dartmouth, where the crew navigated leading lights to enter the harbour.6:11 To transit the Inner Passage and the Needles, the crew timed their departure to align with favourable tides, avoiding wind-over-tide conditions.9:13 Despite a persistent swell from a low-pressure system, the boat maintained steady progress through the West Solent.10:32 The engine consumed 80 litres of fuel over the duration of the trip, averaging 2.5 litres per hour.12:13 Upon arrival in Gosport, the crew performed a final cleaning, secured the sea cocks, and shut off the gas.12:30 The vessel demonstrated reliable performance under both sail and engine throughout the delivery.12:14
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