Jeanneau 40 DS - A Yacht Delivery from Menorca to Sardinia. She's now up for sale!
14 September 2024 · 7 min · 4K views · Sardinia
What this video covers
A Jeanneau 40 DS named Kismet departs Menorca on a 200-mile delivery passage to Sardinia.1:15 The forecast calls for headwinds throughout, so Steve plans a motor-sail from the start and estimates roughly 30 hours passage time.1:23 At the 12-hour mark, 65 miles covered, the boat is motor-sailing in light headwinds with the sails providing modest assistance.2:53 The crew retrieves a large tangle of string and plastic from the water, initially mistaking it for a turtle entanglement; it contains several crabs, which are released before the debris is stowed for disposal ashore.2:59 Near Sardinia the wind shifts to allow downwind sailing at around four knots.5:23 The passage completes in approximately 30 hours, matching the estimate.5:32 Steve notes the boat's standout interior feature: a large dedicated food pantry.6:23 Kismet is listed for sale at the time of the passage.
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