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Testing Our New Boat

22. november 2024 · 22 min · 106K visninger · Silver Bay, Gulf Islands

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The crew of the newly acquired Magic Carpet tests the vessel’s performance, engine, and anchoring systems during a week of coastal cruising in the Gulf Islands, Canada. While moored in a busy bay, the boat withstands 40-knot gusts during a summer thunderstorm, demonstrating greater stability at anchor than the crew’s previous vessel.3:21 The engine test reveals significant power, pushing the boat beyond its calculated hull speed of 7.3 knots at full RPM, though the crew notes the stern squats noticeably under this load.17:47 The crew also navigates Gabriola Pass, timing the transit for slack water to ensure a favorable half-knot current.14:11 Additional activities include sailing a custom-built rowing dinghy, filming a twilight photo shoot near local islands, and encountering orcas while traveling in company with the vessel Thunderchild.10:10 The trip concludes with a visit to Galiano Island, where the crew utilizes local transport to reach the Hummingbird Pub.20:32 Testing a new boat in varied weather conditions provides essential data on handling, engine efficiency, and anchoring stability.

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