Project Brupeg · video

What this video covers

The 50-ft former fishing trawler Brupeg transits from Cooktown to Lizard Island, Queensland, while managing water logistics and navigation challenges. To supplement onboard tanks, the crew uses a 500-liter water bladder in a dinghy, transferring water via a pump and cam-lock fittings.5:10 During the passage, the vessel encounters 15-to-25-knot winds, resulting in a confused sea state that causes significant rolling when waves strike the rear quarter.16:55 The crew utilizes OpenCPN with a dual-screen configuration to monitor both the immediate channel and the broader route.11:35 A recurring mechanical issue involves the anchor shackle twisting, which occasionally prevents the anchor from seating correctly during retrieval.13:43 Upon arrival at Watson’s Bay, Lizard Island, the crew performs a short-distance re-anchoring maneuver to increase clearance from neighboring vessels.23:22 The vessel’s stabilizers effectively mitigate motion in beam and head seas, though the boat remains sensitive to following seas.17:05

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