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Back in the Water - And Faster Than Ever! | S2 Ep 76
26 October 2025 · 11 min · 8K views
What this video covers
Jo and Timo conduct the first sea trial of a new engine installed in their former Vendee Globe racer, replacing a 30-year-old 39-horsepower Volvo.0:13 The crew monitors engine performance, oil pressure, and coolant temperature while testing a J-Prop feathering propeller.6:46 They initially set the propeller pitch at 11, adjusting it during the trial to balance engine load and vessel speed.3:26 With the tachometer uncalibrated—reading 3,000 RPM when the engine is likely at 2,700 RPM—the boat reaches a top speed of 8 knots.8:04 The crew notes that a pitch set too high causes engine strain and black smoke, while a pitch set too low prevents the engine from reaching maximum power.3:33 They plan to continue testing the pitch in various sea states to optimise fuel efficiency and performance for upcoming passages along the coast of Borneo.8:21
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