Rustler 37 - A Yacht Delivery from Falmouth to Largs
May 4, 2026 · 13 min · 16K views · Bangor Marina, Northern Ireland
What this video covers
A Rustler 37 named Sophie is delivered from Falmouth, Cornwall, to Largs, Scotland, crewed by Karl and Mike out of Pendennis Marina.▶ 0:27 The pre-delivery check sheet shows the boat fully equipped and well maintained, with in-mast furling and electric winches.▶ 1:12 Departure is timed roughly one hour before high water Falmouth to catch a tidal lift around Land's End, pushing boat speed to seven to seven-and-a-half knots.▶ 4:09 Light-wind conditions dominate the passage: the crew motor-sails through most of the first two nights, running radar during patchy fog.▶ 3:10 A stopover at Bangor Marina in Northern Ireland provides a full rest before the final leg to Scotland, sailed close-hauled in a F4-to-F3 breeze.▶ 9:38 At one point the engine is shut down for oil and fluid checks while drifting under sail at half a knot.▶ 5:52 The handover at Largs includes a full washdown, varnish touch-up, disinfected heads and galley, fridge left open and off, and seacocks closed.▶ 12:48 Tidal timing at departure is the one technique that meaningfully boosted passage speed on an otherwise windless trip.▶ 4:05
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