Ep 42 Shake Down cruise to Dunkerque. Provisioning, and then we're off the dock. What breaks? Ha
30 November 2025 · 25 min · 610 views · Paimpol
Crew at helm steering sailboat under full sail
What this video covers
A Baltic Yachts 42 DP completes an 18-mile shakedown cruise from a river berth to Dunkirk, France, to test vessel systems before a longer coastal season.9:20 During the four-hour transit, the crew identifies a power failure in the autopilot, which they trace to a minor wiring fault and repair upon arrival at Grand Large Marina.18:09 The crew also addresses a persistent leak in the anchor locker caused by unsealed bolts securing the cutter stay D-ring; they re-bed the hardware using Sikaflex 291UV.2:46 Navigation requires careful attention to tidal currents and sandbars near the port entrance.14:10 The vessel, recently re-registered from the USA to Canada, relies on a 85-liter bag for provisioning, with the crew sourcing fresh fish, produce, and bakery items from local markets.6:12 Dunkirk features a five-meter tidal range and historic architecture, including remnants of World War II combat damage on local stone structures.20:32 A successful shakedown confirms the functionality of the engine, steering, and electronics after the autopilot repair.18:09
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