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Did a BOAT Show ACTUALLY Make us WANT a CATAMARAN? | Sailing Zephyr - Ep. 209

October 27, 2023 · 14 min · 7K views · Annapolis

What this video covers

The crew of the 37-foot monohull Zephyr attends the 2023 Annapolis Boat Show, where they meet with industry vendors and host patrons on board.0:57 Following the event, they participate in a delivery of a new Bali 4.4 catamaran from the show docks to the South River Marina.5:26 This transit marks the crew's first experience operating a catamaran while underway.5:42 The delivery requires navigating the vessel through tight marina slips and avoiding crab pots in the channel.7:50 Because the charter-ready boat lacks certain instrumentation, including a wind gauge and winch handles, the crew relies on electric winches to raise the mainsail.10:38 The vessel is slated for transport to the British Virgin Islands for charter service.6:30

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Bali 4.4Reviewed

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