Passing through a dangerous channel known as "The Devil's Backbone"

Name: Passing through a dangerous channel known as "The Devil's Backbone"
Uploaded: 2024-05-02T15:53:40.000Z
Duration: 11 min 16 s
Description: Bobby navigates the 10-mile Devil's Backbone channel in a 2001 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer toward Harbor Island.

2. mai 2024 · 11 min · 124K visninger · Spanish Wells, Bahamas

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Bobby and Amanda return to their 2001 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer at Spanish Wells Yacht Haven in the Bahamas after a 10-day absence.1:16 Bobby replaces a faulty generator fuel pump, a task complicated by tight engine room clearances and the need for a 3/8-inch drive ratchet to access the mounting bolts.3:15 After completing the repair and provisioning, the crew departs for Harbor Island.6:46 They navigate the Devil's Backbone, a 10-mile narrow channel protected by a barrier reef that requires close attention to the recommended path due to shallow coral and rock formations.7:11 While some larger yachts hire local pilots for this passage, the crew completes the transit without incident.7:32 Upon arrival at Harbor Island, they anchor in the mooring field and deploy their dinghy using a specific lifting technique to manage the 85-pound outboard motor.8:33