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A crew conducts sea trials on a 10-ton sailboat following a three-year refit, departing from Rochefort, France, to navigate the Charente River toward Boyardville.0:56 The transit involves managing the vessel's significant inertia and windage during low-speed maneuvering and docking.21:22 During the passage, the crew tests a Bluetti power station to run a freezer, consuming 17% of the battery capacity over an eight-hour period.22:37 Technical observations include difficulty with the genoa sheets snagging on the pulpit, a poorly positioned engine control lever that obscures visibility when operated, and the necessity of removing the sprayhood for better sightlines during close-quarters navigation.23:41 The crew notes that while the sprayhood effectively blocks wind, it limits visibility in tight channels.25:01 Future trials will focus on sail trim, autopilot calibration, and performance on various points of sail. The initial outing confirms that the boat’s weight and length require increased anticipation during docking compared to lighter vessels.24:12

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