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From Troubles to Tranquility using REGEN! Transatlantic Crossing Part 3 | Ep 263
5 de julio de 2025 · 16 min · 35K vistas · Atlantic Ocean
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The 49-foot aluminum sailboat Distant Shores 4 completes a 2,200-nautical-mile transatlantic crossing from Cape Verde to Antigua in 15 days.Watch During the voyage, the crew tests the vessel's hybrid electric propulsion system, which uses propeller regeneration to charge the battery bank while under sail. Despite experiencing engine and gearbox failures mid-Atlantic, the regeneration system and solar panels maintain sufficient power for onboard systems, including electric cooking.1:00 The crew employs a twin-pole downwind rig with two jibs, maintaining the setup for 11 consecutive days while reefing in response to squalls identified via Doppler radar.4:51 The vessel features a swing keel that adjusts draft from 11 feet to 4.5 feet for shallow-water access.10:11 Upon arrival at Jolly Harbour, the crew uses the electric drive to maneuver into the customs dock.15:58 The hybrid regeneration system successfully replenished the battery bank from 35% to 66% capacity during the passage, confirming its viability for long-distance offshore voyaging.15:16
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