A Tricky Passage Back To North Island/ Sailing Around NZ Pt 17 Ep162

Name: A Tricky Passage Back To North Island/ Sailing Around NZ Pt 17 Ep162
Uploaded: 2024-04-28T16:53:08.000Z
Duration: 26 min 15 s
Description: The crew navigates a 148-mile passage to New Plymouth, New Zealand, while managing engine heat and wind.

28. april 2024 · 26 min · 14K visninger · Anchorage Bay, Tasman National Park

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A 148-mile passage from Anchorage Bay in Tasman National Park to New Plymouth, New Zealand, requires a strategic detour around Cape Egmont to avoid adverse winds.2:54 The crew monitors engine temperatures, which rise by 5 degrees due to the alternator load on their lithium battery bank; reducing the DC-DC charger output by half lowers the engine temperature by 10 degrees.7:42 During the transit, the crew encounters winds reaching 27 knots, necessitating three reefs in the mainsail and Genoa adjustments to maintain speed.13:16 They prepare for potential downwind sailing by rigging a spinnaker pole on the port side to facilitate easier sail handling during the night.16:44 Upon arrival at New Plymouth, the crew opts to pick up an unidentified mooring rather than anchoring in the swell-exposed harbor entrance.22:59 The passage confirms that careful route planning around known wind-prone capes and active management of electrical loads can mitigate engine overheating during long motor-sailing legs.