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Our First Sail on our NEW Vision 444 Catamaran – Finally!
June 3, 2025 · 32 min · 11K views · The Bahamas
What this video covers
The crew of Big Lost, a new Vision 444 catamaran, departs Harbortown Marina in Florida for a passage to the Bahamas.0:59 After stopping at Exquisite Marina in Freeport to organize gear and manage weight distribution, they sail toward the Berry Islands and Eleuthera.4:49 Lacking prior experience with the Vision 444, the crew learns the running rigging and sail configurations through trial and error, transitioning from a full mainsail and jib to a Code 55 headsail to improve performance.10:02 They report speeds of 7.2 knots on a close reach in 17 knots of true wind, later reaching 9.5 knots while sailing toward Egg Island.17:52 Upon arriving at Spanish Wells, they encounter holiday closures and delay refueling, opting to anchor and socialize while waiting for the facility to reopen.31:29 The crew notes that the Vision 444 requires different mainsail handling techniques compared to their previous Leopard 6200, specifically regarding the use of a downhaul and track lubrication to ensure smooth operation.21:22
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