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Our New Boat Finally Hits The Water - Ep. 275

29 de mayo de 2026 · 14 min · 5K vistas

Catamaran lowered into water beside dock at sunset

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A 1996 Venetia 42 catamaran launches for the first time under new ownership, requiring a 40-nautical-mile transit to a boatyard in Bayborough.0:05 During the launch, the owner inspects all through-hulls for leaks and verifies engine operation.4:55 The port engine fails to discharge cooling water despite a new impeller, forcing the vessel to complete the trip on the starboard engine at 4.3 knots.6:26 A minor water leak persists at the starboard exhaust elbow throughout the journey.8:06 The vessel’s new electronics suite remains uncalibrated, necessitating manual steering for the duration of the transit.8:58 The owner navigates using the Aqua Maps app on a mobile device and tablet.10:24 Despite the cooling system issue and the lack of autopilot, the vessel reaches the destination safely after a nine-hour passage.12:04 The owners also announce that their Patreon platform will transition to a free model, ending financial solicitations from their audience.12:58

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