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Organized Chaos: 100 Boats Depart the Annapolis Boat Show!
October 19, 2025 · 10 min · 83K views · Annapolis, Maryland
What this video covers
Following the 2025 Annapolis Boat Show, the crew moves an Island Spirit 525E from the docks to Edgewater, Maryland, after a weather delay.Watch The vessel, a six-cabin configuration, is destined for charter service in the British Virgin Islands.2:06 During the transit, the crew utilizes the boat's electric winch and electric furler to deploy the self-tacking jib, maintaining speeds of six to six-and-a-half knots in 22 knots of wind.7:11 The host highlights the design of the Island Spirit 525E, specifically noting the low-profile stern platform that simplifies loading from a dinghy compared to other models like the St. Francis.1:34 The host also outlines the financial model for placing a new catamaran into a charter fleet, citing potential tax benefits and an estimated 10% return on investment based on 20 to 25 weeks of annual charter activity.3:52 The boat is scheduled for further sea trials in the British Virgin Islands in the coming months.9:05
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