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18 May 2026 · 11 min · 15K views · The Bahamas
Sunset over ocean from sailboat deck, sails full
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A couple aboard a Nauticat 33 motorsails from Egg Island to Little Harbor, Abaco, in the Bahamas.▶ 1:03 The crew maintains a cruising speed of approximately 6 knots while managing low battery levels by motor sailing.▶ 2:23 To maintain engine health during these extended low-RPM runs, the operator runs the 90-horsepower engine at 1,200 RPM for the majority of the passage before increasing to 1,600 RPM toward the end to clear the engine.▶ 9:02 The vessel uses a jib and mizzen sail configuration for the downwind run.▶ 6:14 During the transit, the crew attempts to troll for mahi-mahi using a ballyhoo rig and a blue-and-silver lure, but they lose two fish due to improper drag adjustment and timing.▶ 3:46 Upon arrival at Little Harbor, the crew anchors in an exposed position due to a scheduling conflict but plans to relocate closer to shore to avoid swell.▶ 10:53 The boat tracks its position and route history using the Sea People app.▶ 6:33
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