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Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS) and Anchoring with Local Cruisers (April 2023)
May 5, 2023 · 25 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Attendees at the Newport Beach International Boat Show in April 2023 evaluated various production sailboats and powerboats, noting a trend toward wide beams, twin helm stations, and lightweight interior finishes.16:35 Cruisers expressed disappointment with the lack of dedicated navigation stations on 50-foot sailboats, citing insufficient desk space and a lack of integrated chart plotters.18:25 The Nordhaven 63 emerged as a preferred vessel among the group for its redundant systems, including dual engines and fuel tanks, which participants favored over larger models or modern production sailboats.15:28 During the event, local cruisers anchored in Newport Beach Harbor, where they utilized Mantus anchors to maintain position in muddy holding.21:22 The group also tested cooking calzones in an Omni oven while at anchor.12:22 Technical issues encountered during the trip included a stalled engine on a Catalina 27 due to fuel delivery concerns, a broken headsail halyard, and an out-of-order pump-out station at Dana Point Harbor.7:44
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