Au grès des voiles · video

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A cruising couple replaces a failed Furuno radar with a Garmin radome while anchored in Saint-Martin.0:39 The new unit requires a custom stainless steel mounting bracket to adapt to the existing mast support.2:56 During installation, the crew cuts the factory-sealed cable ends to route the wiring through the mast tubing, noting that this action voids the manufacturer's warranty.5:00 The Garmin GPSMAP multifunction display immediately recognizes the new radar, which is compatible with the 2014-era hardware.6:17 Following the repair, the crew departs for a 375-nautical-mile passage from Saint-Martin to Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic, to observe migrating whales.7:00 The three-day transit involves light winds, significant swell, and the use of a gennaker to maintain speed.22:21 Upon arrival, the crew encounters 30-knot gusts and steep seas near the entrance, requiring manual steering to navigate the approach.28:41 The vessel successfully anchors in Samaná Bay, where the crew prepares to clear customs.33:28

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