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We just completed our biggest boat refit ever. We removed our old Yanmar engines and replaced them with new Nanni N4.50s. We did all the work ourselves while we were still in the water, fibreglassing new engine beds and then aligning the prop shafts before connecting the electronics up to the helm. We had a bit of a scare in our first sea trial when one engine suddenly died but it’s nothing we can’t overcome so join us on the journey as we figure it out and get back to sailing to remote islands again.

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➡️ This video showcases the exceptional aerodynamic and hydrodynamic efficiency of the iFLY RAZZOR Pro in ultra-light wind conditions. ➡️ iFLY achieves stable flight and high speeds where most foiling craft remain stuck in displacement mode. Taking off in light wind is not inherently difficult per se. Even low-tech boats can lift off with sufficiently large sails and oversized foils. The true engineering challenge lies in combining early takeoff with high speed, superior flight stability, and precise control — and maintaining this performance consistently across a wide wind range. The iFLY RAZZOR Pro meets these demanding criteria through: ➡️ Active foil control system FlySafe® ➡️ Advanced foil design and construction — on a technological level comparable to SailGP, TF35 and America’s Cup foils ➡️ Mainfoil Differential T-Foil (MDT) — increasing righting moment by actively using the windward foil for downforce. The mainsheet stays tight, using the windward foil to create downforce Unlike conventional designs that rely on brute-force sail area and oversized foil area to get airborne — often at the cost of speed and control — the iFLY RAZZOR Pro maintains efficiency across the full wind range — from light breeze to strong winds over 25 knots and rough sea states.

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There are times (many of them) where we cant believe our luck ending up in beautiful places with incredible scenery.. "living the life! " Then there are also times where we would rather be ANYWHERE else. ........................................................................... Please consider becoming a Member Supporter and hit the JOIN button.. or just LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! ALSO the NOTIFICATION BELL so we can keep you updated ... Thanks! ........................................................................... We are the Whittakers. We are a Kiwi family who sold up and hopped off the hamster wheel to reconnect as a family, live a true and real life & explore the world by sail boat............................................................................... Check out our website for updates and our current location ***** www.freedomfamily.nz ***** ............................................................................. A VERY BIG THANKS to our amazing Patreons who without their help these videos just wouldnt be possible. A small contribution funds things like equipment replacement & repair and data expenses. For less than the price of a coffee .. join our crew! ***** https://www.patreon.com/freedomfamily ***** Video Intro & Outro theme music "On My Way" and "Aotearoa" kindly supplied by Singer Songwriter BEN THROP, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand www.benthrop.live Instagram ***** https://www.instagram.com/freedomfamilynz/ ***** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow our journey here : https://freedomfamily.nz/locations/where-are-we-now/

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