Sailing Doodles · video

What this video covers

The crew of the vessel Doodles transits from Norman's Key to Staniel Key in the Bahamas to facilitate an emergency flight home for crew member Amanda.0:06 During the transit, the crew tows a dinghy equipped with an outboard motor at speeds of 7 to 8 knots, noting that halyard knots provide more security than bowlines for the tow line.3:58 The vessel experiences electrical limitations while charging a 3-kilowatt lithium battery bank; the system draws 1,700 watts, which trips the boat's 20-amp breaker if additional appliances are used simultaneously.1:15 To mitigate this, the crew reduces the charging rate to 1,400 watts by running a laptop off the generator during the charge cycle.1:12 Upon arrival at Staniel Key, the crew secures a mooring ball near the Staniel Key Yacht Club to prepare for incoming weather.13:39 The transit to the airport involves a short walk from the yacht club, which provides a protected dinghy anchorage and bar facilities.16:08

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