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First SAIL and Boat TOUR! Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINUM Sailboat | EP 253

11. august 2024 · 13 min · 66K visninger · Enkhuizen

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Paul and Sheryl Shard commission and move aboard their new custom aluminum Enksail Orion 49.0:24 The interior features a pilot salon with a dedicated captain’s chair, custom woodwork, integrated mood lighting, and the couple's first-ever air conditioning system.1:47 Following the move-in, the crew conducts sea trials on the IJsselmeer, testing the boat’s performance under sail for the first time.5:47 In 10 to 12 knots of wind, the boat reaches speeds of 9.5 knots while flying a code zero gennaker.10:20 The crew utilizes electric furling for the headsails and notes the boat’s speed and handling characteristics while sailing close-hauled.13:09 Due to shallow water depths of 2.5 meters in the IJsselmeer, the vessel’s keel remains partially retracted, as the full draft exceeds 3 meters.12:55 The initial sea trials confirm the boat’s responsiveness and speed compared to the hosts' previous vessels.10:45

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