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FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE BVI (British Virgin Islands)

4 maggio 2025 · 20 min · 37K visualizzazioni · Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

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A catamaran owner performs maintenance in the U.S. Virgin Islands before sailing to the British Virgin Islands.Watch Repairs include replacing exterior speakers, patching fiberglass, and applying varnish to wood trim.0:04 The owner installs a 12-volt 80-amp battery charger and a 250-watt Victron inverter to optimize Starlink power consumption.9:34 While anchored at Christmas Cove, the owner struggles with chain piling in the locker, noting that 170 feet of chain remains inside.8:59 After motoring seven miles to Virgin Gorda, the owner attempts to troubleshoot a non-functional Raymarine wind indicator by cleaning the unit with a wire brush and electrical spray, but the device remains unresponsive.16:00 The crew uses a Mantis mini scuba set to replace a zinc anode and explores the rock formations at The Baths.17:42 The owner compares the performance of the current catamaran to a previous monohull, noting improved comfort and speed when motoring against wind and waves.7:19

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