Sailing SV Delos · video

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The crew of the 53-foot Amel Super Maramu, SV Delos, completes a 1,600-nautical-mile passage from Fiji to Brisbane, Australia, marking the end of 15 years of full-time cruising.1:35 To reach the final marina for haul-out and refit, the crew navigates a shallow, 22-mile river channel in total darkness.4:41 With a 2.1-meter (6-foot, 9-inch) draft, they time the transit for the highest tide of the month to maintain clearance.4:56 During the approach, the keel strikes the mud bank of the channel.34:21 The crew uses the bow thruster and full reverse to free the vessel, successfully reaching the dock shortly thereafter.34:29 Future plans for the boat include a repower with a new Nani M480 engine before the vessel is prepared for its next owners.39:19 The crew transitions to a new catamaran project, citing a desire for more space and better insulation for high-latitude sailing.20:58

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