Things start to BREAK! Will we make it across the Gulf of MEXICO? S3-Ep2
14 July 2024 · 19 min · 3K views · Gulf of Mexico
What this video covers
Amy and Shane join a four-person crew to sail a 37-foot catamaran from Mandeville, Louisiana, across Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico.0:49 The transit includes navigating industrial waterways, locks, and drawbridges before heading offshore toward Mexico.2:04 During the passage, the crew encounters multiple equipment failures. The autopilot repeatedly disengages due to a broken drive belt on the Raymarine unit, forcing the crew to hand-steer.10:21 Additionally, the depth gauge stops functioning, though the fish finder remains operational.11:04 High fuel consumption during the crossing necessitates a change in destination from Isla Mujeres to Holbox to conserve reserves.16:14 The crew attempts to repair the autopilot belt while maintaining a course under sail at 6.3 knots.16:21 The passage highlights the challenges of managing mechanical failures and fuel logistics during a multi-day offshore crossing.
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