Rustler 42 - A Trans Atlantic Yacht Delivery: Antigua to Bermuda
April 28, 2024 · 12 min · 17K views · North Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
A Rustler 42 completes a 970-mile delivery from Antigua to Bermuda in just over one week.10:52 The crew departs Antigua after clearing customs and provisioning, initially anchoring off Barbuda in four meters of water.1:59 The passage includes a mix of conditions, starting with light winds that necessitate 36 hours of motoring at 1,700 RPM to conserve fuel while maintaining 5.5 knots.8:04 As the vessel reaches 26 degrees north, the crew deploys a furling asymmetric spinnaker and utilizes a Hydrovane for self-steering.8:22 During the final two days, the boat reaches in 16 to 26 knots of true wind, requiring two reefs in the main and a partially furled Yankee to maintain speeds between 7 and 10 knots.9:47 The vessel features a dedicated sail locker for the furling mechanism and an onboard water maker.8:48 The delivery concludes with a successful arrival in Bermuda, confirming the boat's capability for comfortable offshore performance across varying wind states.10:52
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