Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Sam Holmes sails to the Indians snorkeling site near St. John in the Virgin Islands to inspect a 2000 Leopard 45 catamaran currently used for day charters.2:07 The vessel features 50-horsepower engines with shaft drives positioned forward of the hatches and a mast with a base sleeve.2:52 An offer of $180,000 for the boat is rejected by the owners.2:47 Following the inspection, the crew snorkels the Indians and hikes to the petroglyphs on St. John.3:07 The transit continues with a six-mile sail to Christmas Cove on the east side of St. Thomas, navigating a narrow passage between rocks.7:36 The trip concludes with a visit to Jost Van Dyke before planning a future passage toward the Dominican Republic.9:24 The Leopard 45’s engine configuration keeps the machinery clear of the cockpit hatches, providing better access for maintenance.2:57

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