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Can a 1936 Classic Yacht Survive a 5,000 Mile Ocean Crossing?
September 23, 2025 · 13 min · 16K views · Moorea
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Max and crew prepare the 1936 William Fyfe III classic yacht Latifa for a 5,000-mile delivery from Moorea, French Polynesia, to Port Townsend, Washington.▶ 0:55 The two-stage passage includes a 2,500-mile leg to Hawaii followed by a transit to the Pacific Northwest.▶ 0:55 Preparations in Moorea involve cleaning the twin propellers, installing jack lines for deck safety, and provisioning for three weeks at sea.▶ 4:20 The vessel carries 650 liters of diesel to support engine-dependent systems, as the boat lacks solar or hydro-generation.▶ 10:36 The crew anticipates a route crossing the equator, navigating southeasterly trade winds before transitioning into northeasterly trades.▶ 8:59 The passage plan targets an average speed of seven knots.▶ 12:17 The crew stows supplies in the forepeak and secures the deck for open-ocean conditions.▶ 6:47
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