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Amanda is going home!
24 febbraio 2024 · 17 min · 330K visualizzazioni · Norman's Cay, Exuma, Bahamas
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The crew of the vessel Doodles transits from Norman's Key to Staniel Key in the Bahamas to facilitate an emergency flight home for crew member Amanda.0:06 During the transit, the crew tows a dinghy equipped with an outboard motor at speeds of 7 to 8 knots, noting that halyard knots provide more security than bowlines for the tow line.3:58 The vessel experiences electrical limitations while charging a 3-kilowatt lithium battery bank; the system draws 1,700 watts, which trips the boat's 20-amp breaker if additional appliances are used simultaneously.1:15 To mitigate this, the crew reduces the charging rate to 1,400 watts by running a laptop off the generator during the charge cycle.1:12 Upon arrival at Staniel Key, the crew secures a mooring ball near the Staniel Key Yacht Club to prepare for incoming weather.13:39 The transit to the airport involves a short walk from the yacht club, which provides a protected dinghy anchorage and bar facilities.16:08
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