Sailing Magic Carpet · video

What this video covers

The crew of the Magic Carpet transits the French Riviera from Antibes to the town of Cassis, primarily motoring through calm seas during an overnight passage.6:36 Upon arrival in Cassis, the crew anchors and transports a guest to shore via dinghy for onward travel.7:25 During the return trip to the boat, the dinghy’s outboard engine stalls repeatedly due to a clogged carburetor main jet, which the crew temporarily bypasses by running the engine with the choke engaged.11:00 While anchored in Antibes, the crew performs several maintenance tasks, including re-soldering the antenna on a NASA weather receiver and repairing a 20-year-old speedometer and depth sounder display by reseating an internal plug.15:05 The crew also wires a heater, though ducting remains to be installed.16:21 Following the stop in Cassis, the vessel moves into the Calanques, a region characterized by narrow, steep-walled inlets and high rock cliffs.17:00

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