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After Sailing our Leopard 45 from the BVI, We're Finally Back in the Good Old USA. Episode 5
April 9, 2020 · 18 min · 6K views · Dania Beach, Florida
What this video covers
After sailing their Leopard 45 from Nassau to Bimini, Jeff and Adrienne completed a seven-week refit at Just Catamarans in Dania Beach, Florida. The transit included anchoring at Fraser Hog Key and navigating the Bimini inlet, where the crew relied on radio assistance to locate the channel entrance after markers were lost.2:35 Upon arrival at Harbor Town Marina, the boat underwent extensive interior and electrical modifications.3:44 Technicians installed four 350-watt solar panels on a new platform, a Raymarine Axiom 12 chartplotter, and a Victron color control monitor to manage energy consumption.5:53 Interior upgrades included a new pantry, a laundry room with a washer-dryer unit, and custom built-in storage drawers in a converted cabin.10:01 The crew also replaced a shredded mainsheet and installed a new radar system.12:03 The refit concluded with the installation of a port-side rub rail, requiring the boat to be maneuvered within the tight marina basin.16:38
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