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After 7 Years, I’m Delivering Our Sailboat to Its New Owners | Sailing Sunday Vlog 321
13 de septiembre de 2026 · 22 min · 14K vistas · Gulf of Mexico
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A 46-ft sailboat completes a two-week, 1,300-nautical-mile delivery passage from Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, to Kemah, Texas.21:05 The route includes a transit across the Gulf Stream to Key West, followed by a crossing of the Gulf of Mexico.8:31 During the final leg, the crew encounters heavy traffic near oil platforms and shipping lanes, relying on AIS to monitor a 600-ft oil tanker that passes within 0.5 nautical miles.12:47 The vessel runs out of diesel at 1:00 a.m. due to increased fuel consumption while motoring against a 3-knot current in the Gulf, requiring an emergency fuel transfer and engine bleed.14:25 Upon reaching the Galveston VTS zone, the crew navigates a 600-ft-wide channel alongside large commercial traffic.19:59 The passage concludes with the owner delivering the boat to its new owners in Kemah.20:40 Proper passage planning, including the use of AIS and monitoring fuel consumption against current-induced engine loads, remains critical for safe navigation in high-traffic industrial waters.
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