Sailing La Vagabonde · video

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The crew of La Vagabonde launches their new 60-foot carbon trimaran, a custom build from Rapido, in Vietnam.5:22 The launch process involves significant logistical challenges, including coordinating with a crane operator, navigating tidal constraints in a river, and managing local bureaucracy.0:32 The crane crew experiences delays and initially forgets the counterweight, forcing the owners to wait until late in the day to lift the vessel.13:48 During the lift, the trimaran is suspended at a steep angle to clear the mast and nearby trees before being lowered into the water.15:13 Once afloat, the crew confirms the engine cooling system is functional and maneuvers the boat to a dock for the night.17:28 The vessel features a 23-meter rotating carbon mast, a leather interior, and a Starlink system installed on the coach roof.7:39 The project concludes with the boat successfully moored, marking the transition from the construction phase to initial sea trials.18:32

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