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SAILING ATYPIC AT THE PAVOIS IN LA ROCHELLE
4 October 2026 · 32 min · 7K views · La Rochelle
What this video covers
The Grand Pavois boat show in La Rochelle, France, serves as a venue for evaluating marine equipment and networking with industry suppliers.0:29 The owner of an Etag 38, Odin, visits several stands to discuss maintenance and gear.0:32 Representatives from Betamarine highlight the advantages of their Kubota-based mechanical injection engines, noting that maintenance points are accessible from the front and that the engines lack complex electronics.2:07 The owner confirms his satisfaction with the reliability of his own Betamarine engine.3:46 Additionally, the owner visits the Nautix stand to discuss antifouling paint, noting that his current application of Nautix A3 performed well during a passage from the Canary Islands to Cape Verde.6:30 The visit also includes a demonstration of the Cell2 mobile application, which facilitates collaborative navigation and community-based information sharing, such as reporting drifting nets or weather hazards.4:33 The owner also reviews various vessels on display, including RM yachts, Bali catamarans, and a Class 40 racer, while noting the high cost of modern boat ownership and maintenance.10:03
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