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Hinchinbrook Channel was Breathtaking - Project Brupeg Ep.418
7 September 2025 · 23 min · 13K views · Hinchinbrook Channel
What this video covers
The crew of the 10-year refit project boat Brupeg transits the Hinchinbrook Passage in Queensland, Australia, traveling nine hours from Lucinda to an anchorage in Mullerin Harbour.1:24 Navigating the shallow, mangrove-lined channel requires constant radar monitoring and careful attention to chart markers, as visibility is limited and survey data occasionally deviates from real-time conditions.4:25 The crew maintains a speed of seven knots at 950 RPM while testing a newly refined autopilot system, which successfully manages course corrections through the shoals and reefs.6:34 The passage, known locally as "Croc Alley," remains calm with minimal wind and swell due to the protection of the Great Barrier Reef.14:08 Upon reaching the destination, the crew identifies the entrance to the dredged harbour by aligning markers that are nearly invisible from a distance.16:09 The transit confirms the reliability of the vessel's autopilot and the effectiveness of its hydrodynamic stabilizers, which remain deployed while cruising to improve stability.15:26
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