The HITS keep coming. Mad Dash No.4 Gold Coast - Brisbane. Ep230
July 3, 2023 · 15 min · 5K views · Brisbane
What this video covers
A catamaran crew transits the inland waterways from Hope Harbour Marina on the Gold Coast to Scarborough Marina in Moreton Bay, Queensland, a 30-mile journey requiring navigation through narrow channels and tidal planning.2:57 The vessel proceeds without a mainsail after the original laminate sail delaminated beyond repair; a replacement is currently in production and will be shipped to a northern port.1:14 During the transit, the crew experiences further equipment failures, including the loss of a drone in the bay and a malfunctioning Raymarine Axiom Plus 9 touchscreen that prevents screen dimming.9:05 Because the chart plotter serves as the NMEA 2000 backbone, the boat currently lacks integrated radar and AIS, forcing reliance on mobile devices for navigation.9:37 The crew stops in Scarborough for two days to fuel, rest, and apply new vinyl branding to the hull.9:59 Despite the mechanical setbacks and the loss of navigation electronics, the crew continues their northward passage toward Double Island Point.15:18
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