Sailing With Phoenix | Oliver · vidéo

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Oliver tests a newly installed Hydrovane self-steering system on his boat, With Phoenix | Oliver, while sailing on a river in preparation for an upcoming passage from Oregon to Hawaii.0:46 During the initial sea trial, the Hydrovane shaft contacts the dodger, requiring an aggressive course correction to avoid a buoy.11:03 The unit successfully maintains a heading, though the control handle slips during a maneuver, forcing a temporary return to manual steering.26:33 To resolve the clearance issue, the manufacturer is providing an 11-inch longer shaft.29:06 The boat also receives a new mainsail and storm jib from Kraken Sails.29:44 The crew reports 20 days remaining before departing for the Pacific crossing, noting that this river trial served as a shakedown for both the new gear and the boat's handling after four months of inactivity.29:37 Testing new self-steering gear in a confined river environment allows for immediate identification and correction of installation issues before offshore use.

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