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Sailing in Penobscot Bay in Maine with Captain Noah Peffer on a Fin Flyer
25 December 2023 · 29 min · 12K views · Penobscot Bay, Maine
What this video covers
A 31-foot Finn Flyer named Mongrel cruises Penobscot Bay, Maine, navigating high tidal ranges and dense fields of lobster pots.28:41 To reduce hobby-horsing in rough seas, the owner relocated the anchor chain from the bow to a vertical storage box positioned near the mast.5:32 This custom setup uses a chain pipe, a Samson post, and a purchase-rigged cat line to secure the chain, a design inspired by the vessel Taboo.6:25 During the three-day trip, the crew anchors in Pulpit Harbor and Cabot’s Cove, noting the area's extreme tidal fluctuations and well-protected, narrow harbor entrances.9:40 The crew also utilizes weighted, universal-fit bug screens to manage heavy mosquito activity in the anchorages.4:07 Navigation through the region requires constant vigilance to avoid entanglement with thousands of lobster pots, which the owner describes as a minefield.22:31 The trip concludes with a transit through Gilkey Harbor and a return to a mooring in Seal Harbor.24:14 Relocating heavy chain weight toward the center of a light, pointy-bowed boat can improve motion in a seaway, though the system requires careful management of the chain stack.5:37
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