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A crew charters a Bali 48 catamaran from Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, for a short transit to Hopetown in the Abaco Islands.Watch The vessel navigates the shallow entrance to Hopetown at high tide, where the crew secures a mooring ball for $25 per night.0:56 The transit covers approximately seven miles in light 4-to-8-knot winds, requiring the crew to motor when the breeze drops to 2 knots.4:00 The crew utilizes the catamaran's flybridge for helm operations and social space.4:09 Upon arrival, the crew dinghies ashore to visit a local beach bar and nearby beach, noting that the area is quiet during the low season.7:37 The crew also announces a scheduled appearance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the Highfield booth.15:26

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