How amazing is our little boat? Misool here we come. (ep 302)
13 de septiembre de 2025 · 25 min · 3K visitas · Misool
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A 47-mile passage from Segit to Misool in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, provides a test of the vessel's performance after months of motoring.1:20 The crew of *Learning By Doing* encounters squalls and light winds, reaching speeds of 7.5 knots under sail with a clean hull.14:39 During the transit, the owner adjusts the packing gland on the prop shaft to stop a minor leak that triggered the bilge pump.13:43 To manage the vessel in remote waters, the crew maintains a reefed mainsail as a precaution against sudden wind shifts.1:48 Upon arrival at Misool, the crew executes a stern-tie maneuver to mangroves, dropping the anchor 40 meters from the reef in 20 meters of water.19:52 The passage highlights the importance of a clean bottom for maintaining speed in light air and the necessity of routine maintenance on packing glands to prevent water ingress.
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