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Boat Work to BIG WAVES 🌊 One HELLUVA Shakedown Sail! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 410
April 28, 2023 · 21 min · 252K views · Sea of Cortez
What this video covers
After four months of boatyard maintenance, the crew of SV Delos launches their vessel for a shakedown cruise from Mexico into the Sea of Cortez. The refit included overhauls of the saltwater distribution manifold, through-hulls, transmission, electrical system, and watermaker.0:35 Upon launching, the crew tests the engine and transmission at the dock before departing for a 300-mile passage.4:28 During the transit, the crew encounters 25 to 30-knot winds and significant sea states caused by wind-against-current conditions in the funneling terrain of the Baja peninsula.17:47 The vessel maintains speeds of up to 9 knots, with the crew noting a 1.5-knot performance increase attributed to the fresh bottom paint and transmission repairs.10:21 They manage the building breeze by reefing the sails and deploying poles for downwind control.12:40 The passage concludes with an arrival at the anchorage of Bahía Concepción, also known as Coyote Bay.19:25 Despite minor leaks, the vessel remains seaworthy.20:28
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