We got increasingly frustrated by our small petrol (gas) outboards that we use very infrequently on our dinghies and Chat 18 catamaran. Never quite knowing whether they would start, or how long they would run. Usually because the small jets would clog up, a problem aggravated by the ethanol fuel now used in the UK, USA and elsewhere. So earlier this year we bit the bullet and bought a used Torqeedo 1103 electric outboard. It was on ebay, from "one careful lady owner" - actually the advert said "only used on a fresh water trout farm" which we hoped was much the same thing. And we have been very pleased with it this summer, using it on Sagitta's tender, sometimes for long distances, yet never seeing the charge drop below 80% So we then tried using it on our Chat 18. And immediately discovered two problems, probably common to other small daysailing boats. First, the battery was much larger than the integral petrol fuel tank. So, when tilted up on the swingdown bracket, the Torqeedo hit the tillerbar. That meant we had to use the transom mount, which in turn meant the leg had to be angled back in use to clear the immersed rudder blade. Very inefficient and too close to the surface. And second, when tilted up and turned sideways the tiller control arm would detach - something that doesn't happen with a petrol outboard. So we had to remove it, and then reattach it whenever we wanted to motor. Fortunately Torqeedo has realised that many people have these problems and so supply reasonably priced, extra long cables, not just for the battery but also for the tiller arm. Accordingly we bought a 1.5m (5ft) battery cable and a 5m (16ft) tiller cable. This video shows the results of the first motor, one calm winter evening. I still have to re-route the cables through the back of the cockpit and more permanently mount the tiller arm. The deeper propellor is more efficient and there is no aeration when cornering or in waves. Top speed was very close to 5 knots, about hull speed on an 18ft boat. In reverse speed was about 3 knots. Although it's more awkward to lift the outboard leg without the battery in place it does now fit comfortably below the tillerbar when raised for sailing. So we're very happy so far! For once there is audio on this short video. But even if you turn the volume to high you won't hear the outboard - another bonus! More on the Chat 18 here https://sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/designs-2/2-catamarans-under-25ft/475-chat-18-daysailing-catamaran And Torqeedo here https://nestawayboats.com/

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Video preview of Beneteau's smallest Oceanis yet, the compact Oceanis 31

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Enjoy a more luxury and comfort trip on board a yacht or a catamaran in your vacations in Cancun, Tulum and the Riviera Maya. -You can find out more about sailing cancun catamarans & yachts, you must visit: 👉 https://experienciascancun.com​​ Our video is about "sailing cancun to isla mujeres" topic information but we also try to cover the subjects: - Luxury yachts in Cancun or Isla Mujeres - Tour isla mujeres cancun - Sailing in the Caribbean - Yacht rentals Cancun and Riviera Maya.Disfrute de un viaje más lujoso y confortable a bordo de un yate o catamarán en Cancún y la Riviera Maya. ¿Busca alquilar un barco en México? ELIGE EXPERIENCIAS CANCUN ¡¡¡Encontrarás todo sobre navegar en Cancun, y Riviera Maya, catamarán compartido a Isla Mujeres, y tour a Cozumel en catamarán o yate. Ven a Disfrutar del maravilloso paseo en BARCO PRIVADO con Experiencias Cancun.

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One of a series of short films on how to set up Priscilla, a classic sailing smack.

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Le nœud de chaise est bien connu pour ses nombreuses qualités, il ne glisse pas, il ne se souque pas exagérément. On utilise souvent ce nœud pour s'amarrer, ou pour frapper une manœuvre. Il sera parfois salutaire de pouvoir effectuer ce nœud rapidement, et même dans le noir. Voyons ensemble une méthode qui vous permettra de réaliser ce nœud en moins de 5 secondes, les yeux fermés. -- https://www.bateaux.com/article/30454/noeud-de-chaise-une-technique

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