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A better Trimaran than Vagabonde's?
March 26, 2023 · 23 min · 289K views · Rose Island
What this video covers
The crew of a Neel 43 trimaran installs an FMC GlobalSat communications package, featuring a high-gain Starlink antenna and a 5G-switching router, to maintain internet connectivity while underway.4:08 They mount the antenna temporarily using suction cups to avoid drilling into the deck.6:45 During a passage from the Berry Islands toward Rose Island near Nassau, the crew tests the system in 17 knots of true wind, recording download speeds of 120 Mbps while the boat reaches speeds of 10 knots.13:20 The vessel encounters a beam sea and 23-knot apparent wind gusts, requiring a reef in the mainsail and a 25% reduction of the genoa.14:15 The crew notes that the Neel 43’s trimaran design offers superior stability and speed compared to a catamaran, allowing them to clear rough conditions faster.15:18 They compare the Neel 43 to the Rapido trimaran, favoring the Neel for its increased living space and cabin capacity.19:15 The passage concludes with an anchorage at Rose Island.17:48
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