Acorn To Arabella · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 38-ft wooden boat Arabella attends the Mystic Wooden Boat Show in Connecticut, where the vessel receives a Judge’s Choice Award.3:23 Following the event, the boat motors from Mystic to Bristol, Rhode Island, navigating through heavy fog and the busy Newport Harbour.6:41 During the transit, the crew manages engine RPMs using a weighted water mug to compensate for a loose throttle.9:35 Upon arrival in Bristol, the crew commissions the boat's water maker.14:03 The process involves a seawater flush to remove storage chemicals from the membrane, followed by a salinity test to ensure the output is below 500 ppm.14:22 The system produces approximately 9 gallons per hour while drawing 10 to 12 amps of power.21:29 The crew also tests an ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo electric outboard on their 9-ft tender, noting its regenerative charging capabilities while under sail.12:22 Finally, the crew releases a swallowtail butterfly that emerged from a chrysalis found on board.25:18

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