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Can This FLOATING APARTMENT SAIL? || Sailing Cape Town, South Africa
10 mai 2020 · 21 min · 266K vues · V&A Waterfront Marina
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A Leopard 45 catamaran undergoes sea trials in Cape Town, South Africa, during conditions ranging from light air to 30-knot gusts.1:20 The vessel features a forward cockpit, which provides an additional protected seating area with high visibility.8:18 Under sail in 20 to 30 knots of wind, the boat maintains speeds of 9 to 11 knots and exhibits responsive handling with minimal rudder pressure.5:47 The interior layout offers 360-degree visibility from the saloon, allowing for navigation monitoring from inside the cabin.11:45 While the galley is spacious and open, its lack of narrow, U-shaped counters reduces stability for the cook while underway compared to older, smaller models.13:33 The boat demonstrates stability and comfort in protected coastal waters, though the test occurs in a bay rather than open-ocean swells.14:05 The Leopard 45 performs better than expected for a modern, high-volume cruising catamaran, balancing luxury living spaces with capable sailing performance.12:40
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