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She's Back On My Boat Again! --- [Day 2 of 9]
27 September 2026 · 16 min · 9K views · Lake Champlain
What this video covers
A MacGregor 26 sailboat cruises Lake Champlain during a summer day trip, focusing on shallow-water mooring techniques and light-wind sailing. The owner demonstrates a midship docking maneuver to pick up a guest, navigating around shallow hazards and potential underwater obstructions.1:41 When the outboard motor shows signs of overheating—indicated by a weak tell-tale stream—the owner clears the cooling port using a wire, restoring proper water flow.8:40 The crew experiments with downwind sailing by flying a genoa on a whisker pole without the centerboard, rudder, or ballast deployed.10:53 The day includes teaching the guest to helm the boat and surfing behind the vessel while under power.6:09 The boat returns to Kingsland Bay for an overnight anchorage, utilizing the motor for positioning in the shallow, calm water.12:32 The trip concludes with plans to head south toward Arnold's Bay to explore potential shipwrecks and cook meals.15:06
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