Fleming 78 - A Powerboat Delivery from the Bahamas to Maryland, via the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway).
June 9, 2024 · 18 min · 114K views · Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina
What this video covers
A Fleming 78 motor yacht completes a 1,000-nautical-mile delivery from Nassau, Bahamas, to Edgewater, Maryland, via the Gulf Stream and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). The crew maintains a cruising speed of 10 knots at 1,100 engine RPM, utilizing a Raymarine ST70 instrument display to monitor sea temperature for Gulf Stream identification.4:17 Upon entering the Gulf Stream, speed over ground increases from 10 to 13 knots.6:03 The vessel enters the United States at Beaufort Inlet, where the crew clears Customs and Immigration while flying the Q flag and a US courtesy flag.7:09 Navigation through the ICW requires managing engine speed to minimize wake in no-wash zones, often requiring single-engine operation.11:14 The transit includes navigating the Pungo River, Alligator River Bridge, and the Chesapeake Bay.10:10 The delivery concludes with a full vessel wash-down and interior detailing upon arrival in Edgewater.17:26
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