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New Rigging, Nav Gear & Crew - It's Time to Sail (s/v Curiosity)
July 9, 2017 · 23 min · 214K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-foot catamaran s/v Curiosity completes a series of refit projects and sea trials in preparation for departure. Upgrades include a new, larger Highfield dinghy, a replacement life raft, and updated navigation electronics.2:25 To address a variance between the GPS heading and the autopilot’s fluxgate compass, the crew performs a calibration procedure while underway at cruising speed.15:21 The refit also involves re-stepping the mast and cleaning the Genoa furler.10:22 During the sea trial, the owner practices docking the vessel in the marina.12:53 The crew also tests a new DJI Mavic Pro drone, noting that a previous unit required a motherboard repair.19:41 The vessel successfully completes its post-refit sea trial, confirming the functionality of the new gear and the integrity of the rigging.17:21
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