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What this video covers

Brett and Jade Evans conduct the first sea trial of their 50-ft Beneteau following an extensive refit.Watch The crew departs the dock with assistance from a neighbor and motors into a bay to conduct a shakedown sail.15:48 They operate under mainsail only to familiarize themselves with the boat's handling, rigging, and new instrument suite, which displays apparent wind speed and boat speed.4:14 During the sail, they encounter 10 to 20 knots of wind and achieve speeds of 4 to 6 knots.17:42 The crew investigates a rhythmic thumping sound, which they resolve by adjusting the engine throttle.6:35 After several hours of sailing, they return to the dock and successfully secure the vessel.12:58 The shakedown confirms the boat is seaworthy and provides the crew with initial experience in managing the lines and sail shape on the larger vessel.15:04

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