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Lagoon 51 Catamaran - Sailing 1000nm France to Croatia & Review
May 25, 2024 · 2h 25m · 244K views · Marseille
What this video covers
The Lagoon 51 catamaran features a mast moved forward compared to the Lagoon 50, resulting in a longer boom and a shorter mast that lowers the center of effort.7:55 The design replaces the self-tacking jib with a traditional genoa track system.1:36 The flybridge layout centers the helm for improved visibility and includes a large seating area, while the aft platform extends to create a spacious swimming terrace when the dinghy is deployed.10:21 Interior upgrades include a redesigned saloon that eliminates the central mast support, providing more open space and an additional seating area.15:14 The vessel is equipped with two kilowatts of solar panels and a large lithium battery bank. During a 1,000-nautical-mile passage from Marseille, France, to Croatia, the crew utilizes the Windy app to monitor weather, specifically the Mistral winds, and plans a route through the Strait of Bonifacio and the Strait of Messina.0:03 The boat maintains a smooth downwind performance using the genoa and autopilot set to wind angle.32:53
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