Sailing Big Lost · video

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The crew of Big Lost purchased a Vision 444 catamaran, formerly named Solangea, in Florida.26:48 The acquisition process included a professional survey, a rigging inspection, and a sea trial, which revealed only minor maintenance needs such as a worn sheet line, a faulty bilge pump, and a failed alarm sensor.12:35 During the haul-out process at a Florida marina, a 50-foot catamaran named Callisto sideswiped the vessel, causing minor hull scuffs and scratches before departing without acknowledgment.24:34 The crew completed the purchase and began preparing the boat for a transit to Freeport to retrieve gear before the onset of hurricane season.28:08 While attempting a sea trial off Fort Lauderdale, rough sea states caused by the Gulf Stream and an approaching storm prevented sailing, though the crew observed a military submarine in the channel.14:56

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