Are we gonna RUN OUT OF FUEL in the middle of Indian Ocean crossing??? SVA Episode 106
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- We took off from Maldives to Seychelles crossing with our 2 buddy boats: Zatara and Rehua. It did not look like the perfect weather forecast, by any means, but the season for this crossing was about to close in Northern hemisphere... Therefore, we didn't know if there would be a better time to cross in the coming weeks...
Well... to say the least - it did not go well... We have never run so many fuel calculations, measured our speed, RPM, and burn rates for the slightest improvement in economy... We just HAVE to make it! See it for yourself!
We do finally land in the Seychelles, at Victoria, but only on FUMES. But, a bit more fuel onboard than one of our buddy boats that left the Maldives with us!
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This was a welcome respite from all that is going on in the world...so envious....thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it
Wonderful video, so well edited. Thank you so much for sharing this crossing experience - absolutely fascinating. Glad you made it and cheers from London : - )
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@SailingAquarius is your plan to sail up to the Red Sea like Zatara?
@@willyum1208 we will see what will happen in the world and what cards we will be dealt, but short answer is yes. Hopefully with Zatara, as we like them a lot, but we have our plans well…
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One positive for the unfortunate no favorable wind passage, is the excellent footage of Aquarius from afar by drone. Beautiful glassy seas with a sexy Amel Ketch sliding thru it.
I look forward to your take on the Seychelles, since you did such an amazing job of showing off the Maldives.
Thanks Paul, we will do our best to show off the Seychelles! After that we are headed to Tanzania. Fair Winds. Ken and Z
Really beautiful video, the Admiral is lovely (as always). The dolphins were amazing. I can’t remember ever seeing the sea quite so glassy calm before, it was beautiful and eerie at once. See you next time!!
Thanks for watching, happy you enjoyed
So cool
Loved the dolphins 🌊🐬🧜♀️🧜♀️🧜♀️🧜♀️… and the peekaboo game!
It was not that much fun for Ken!
Ken, it's a good thing you are so lean, strong and agile to crawl around within your boat!
Hi Jeff, Yep, had to go on a major dietary change over the past year. First I found out it's 80% what you eat, and 20% how you work out... Now, I find out it's 80% when you eat, and 20% what you eat... Now I weigh the same as when I graduated college. Had to through out almost all my cloths this year..... But, feeling much better now..... Hope you are doing well. Maybe we can get together sometime this summer in SD... Fair Winds! Ken
@@SailingAquarius Would you please share a bit on that. I've been noticing similar but had no conclusions'. Perhaps yours will avoid stress. The use of collagen seems to make a huge difference but I notice muscle pulling more often but that seems to be related to stress and lick of sleep . (I tend to be a night owl and lately so many people are in need of help and yet unwilling to do the simple thins to solve the situation.
Segway into my comment before: I remember the doldrums for weeeeeeks and weeeks and I remember my father refusing to use the motor to find some wind. It was horrible to say the least. In those days there was not even the thought of computers, navigation devices and radio was sporadic. For me it was even worse because I have always has good instincts and some strange ability to feel what cannot be seen and I knew that if only he would use the motor and head in that direction there was wind...
Same feeling when I said we must come about at knight off the coast of Panama after anchor chain broke due to the weather. We ran aground into 3ft of water (we draw 7ft). We lost 8 anchors, bent the keel and if not for the local villagers giving use burlap bags to fill with sand the boat would have been busted up in no time.
To my knowledge we are the only vessel to get off that are along the coast and survive.
I remember the coffee. As a child I was not allowed to have it but this was an exception and man oh man was it smooth and wonderful nothing comes close.
So the question is do we avoid those seemingly horrible events and the memories and stories to share? "Adventures" or embrace them and willingly call on our Heavenly Father to rescue us and share that adventure? In hindsight I am grateful for the adventures because they have caused me to know Creator better even though my stress is for others to come to him first and prevent the agony of what evil is doing on purpose. In other words I am good with "natural occurrences'" and see them as necessities of a full life, but man made evil like this planedemmic and the murder of millions of people for greed and power is another. At the same time it is exponential when you have a solution and no one will use it. In fact it seems people would rather suffer than to exercise their authority and put their agents in their places or remove them from office. Every time it appears that it is directly due to relying on man instead of Creator.
Adults learning hard lessons is one thing but to allow children to suffer and die at the hands of evil is another. Which is why as much as I yearn for the water and boat life again I remain here doing what I can, grateful for people like you who take the time to video and share your travels and adventures and lessons learned. Blessings
Anyone interested in an effective and efficient solution to the in-field-tration of evil and corrupt in positions of public trust please consider getting Continued Competency Training (testing) Legislation passed in your local area. It has to be done sooner or later, especially before they complete their plan of killing off 2/3rds of the worlds population (see agenda 21 and Georgian guide stones and determination of international court finding them guilty of genocide yet they walk free.
Find "Proposed Continued Competency Training Legislation and much more at cracking the eggshell of conditioning dot com Blessings
Thank you for a most enjoyable video! I'm glad it was uneventful. Those ocean views from the Drone while the water was almost glass, just stunning!
Thank you for watching and kind words ☺️
As always a great video. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The "fishing boats" would have driven me insane. We're so happy you guys arrived safely. Z we totally understand the stress level for that passage. Thank you for sharing.
Our pleasure!
Reading comments before watching.. Lived on a boat from 6 to 12 and had many. A motor is merely ballast! I never had one that ran so I never needed fuel, oil (remember a motorboat is a "stinkpot") and back sailing into a slip is easy enough, especially with two. My last sailboat was 32ft and i sailed upstream in narrow lanes all over the Chesapeake bay and inlets, even through mud single handed so I'm sure two can handle it fine. As an avid windsurfer ...well certainly no motor there. I do like to have an electric trolling motor for really tough bridges to go under and the wind can be really tricky and the current strong and rude people under motor cutting you off, but that is about it A good genoa is a must and easy furler is super useful. For years I used it only to wind up fully and out fully, till I saw a woman single handed use it to assist in coming about. DOUGH... Someone stole my boat before I could try it out for myself.
Ok now let me take a look at the water ... I am so missing... and your adventure.
Yes, we don't like using the engine. But, sometimes the schedule, the wind, a coming storm, or ? will change the plans and push us to start our main engine. No one can say what they would do in a situation until they are there, and for most, they will never get to experience a crossing first hand. Z and I have completed many crossings, and we think we know a fair amount regarding cruising Aquarius around the world. We have made it well over 1/2 way around. Cruising, is not just sailing, not just making crossings, not just getting to your destination, not just sitting on anchor off a postcard beach. It's everything you experience while unplugged from mainstream LIFE. I hope you get to experience whatever you're missing in life! Ken
really cool to see this passage from a different set of eyes! very cool!
The you for watching! I hope you will subscribe 😊
Been following you since you started!! Love you guys!! You are a great Capt. Ken, best wishes Tarpon Springs fl Eileen❤️❤️❤️🙏👍🏻😘
Awesome! Thank you! Best comment of the day! :)
WOW Yous look so mush more relaxed , Happy being moving again even if it was mostly motoring , Great . I delivered a 505 Hanze up to Hawaii & we fitted a fuel bladder 300 ltr , Took all the stress out , Arrived with 12 ltrs left from New Caledonia . 2.2 Mill Kiwi dollars for the latest 55 But wow what a boat , Keep taking lotto , Gotta be in to win .
We sailed with a 54 or 55 Hanze in French Poly. Nice and big interior! Hope you wind soon, and we will see you out here! Fair Winds
Excellent👍 Crossing & Fuel Concerns Well Handled…What a Team😜 Continue to Stay Safe & Enjoy😎
Thank you Steven! It’s all about the teamwork ☺️
Loved all of this video especially the drone shots. Magnificent!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing the sail/crossing and explaining why sometimes the short direct route is not only the right choice, I knew you had enough fuel or we would not have seen this 🤣
great video guys! those dolphins looked amazing.
Thanks Ian! Yes, it was phenomenal! 🤩
Very good guys, everything perfect except ... spaghetti!! 😆
O yeah! SPAGHETTI!
IMPERIUM NEPTUNI REGIS. I first crossed the Equator aboard the USS Brewton FF-1086 in the Indian Ocean, 18 July 1979. WOGS BEWARE!
Wow, what a long slog that was. I have followed your channel for many years and I'm happy to see you out sailing again, or even motoring across the Indian Ocean. It doesn't matter, you provide really great content.
I think both of you look more healthy now than you did when you first started this channel. And I suspect it is because of Z's cooking.
So it would be great to have a little more insight on how you eat, what foods are you choosing and how you are keeping them fresh, especially during passages.
I think there's a lot of viewers who would be very interested in knowing more about this aspect of boat life.
Yes, I have also noticed in the videos that we look a bit more healthy. But, Z is always young and healthy, and yes she creates great salads. But, recently I changed the way I eat, especially on passage. On a 10 day passage I will eat nuts, fresh fruits, and veggies for the first 3 days and try to keep all food intake between 3PM and 6PM. A three hour eating window. Day 4, 5, and 6, no food. This will be a three to four day fast. Then, 2 days I eat Pasta, Pizza, maybe some Thai Curry with rice, etc.... But, still keeping the eating window from 3PM to 6PM. Day 9 I fast, and Day 10 I arrive and eat what ever I desire.... EXCEPT I alway TRY TO STAY AWAY FROM SURGAR. But, I am not a food Nazi... So, every now and then... I do eat bad food...
So.... How you look... 80% what you eat, 20% how you work out...
Food intake - 50% what you eat 50% when you eat.
That is my latest thoughts on food! I think we will do a video about this...
Best, Ken
@@SailingAquarius Oh wow, I could never do that. Do what makes ya happy tho!
absolutely fascinating,well done
Beautiful shots.
Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Well done. Thank you for the excellent video.
Thank you for watching and kind words! ☺️🙏
Just started watching great videos from down under. I’m not Australian but reside here 36 years ago? Born on an island not far from where you guys are Rodrigues Island 🏝 really recommended if you have time very cheap and friendly. Cheers
Thank you, we already sailed pass Australia - unfortunately we had little time and it was a bit too expensive (insurance level price, marinas, etc... )
You two are brave, and lovely! Great content.
Thank you so much! Actually it's just like walking across the street in New York... There are things to worry about, but the odds are in your favor to succeed! Cheers, Ken
Awesome drone shots of Aquarius near the end there! It’s crazy the amount you had to motor due to no wind but still made good speeds at the lower RPM with burning less fuel. I would not want Zatara’s diesel bill after that trip they had to do the same! Have fun in the Seychelles!
Just glad to be here in the Seychelles!
Really enjoy the crossing great job
Papajack
Thanks Jack, it was a bit close on the fuel, but another crossing under the belt!! Fair Winds!
AWESOME as Always Great Video The Dolphins were Epic!!!! VERY VERY COOL🥰🥰
Thank you 🤗
@@SailingAquarius 🥰🥰🙏🙏👍👍
Sailing with a beautiful young Ledy. How lucky Thow art. Both of you.
thank you!
Oh those views @ 27:35 gorgeous 🇨🇦❤️
Thank you for waching! Happy you liked, hope you will subscribe :)
This is my first time watching Sailing Aquarius... I guess you should change it to Motoring Aquarius LOL... it always amazes me to see how much todays 'sailors' depend on their motors when the wind is favorable.
I don't know of anyone running the main engine on a passage when the wind is favorable. It's times with unfavorable winds when sailors run the main engine. Best, Ken
Happy to see you again captain Ken and Zivele. ;My congratulation you did it...Bets regards from Kaunas city....
Thanks to our only Lithuanian Sub.... At least the only one that comments. Cheers
Great passage! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for watching ☺️
I see what u have to put up with 👍😀
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Very good lesson on how to manage fuel and the routes.
I guess… too bad we had to learn from our own mistake… 😬
I use a vacuum chamber to change oil
And a huge funnel with a screen to transfer fuel and engine oil….must of been warm down next to that engine….
The funnel is right behind the seat in a plastic tote 10:33 in the video. I love the boat! Too bad about the wind on this crossing.
That's my fuel funnel, and it has a mesh filter inside it. Yes, it could have worked, but didn't want to mess it up!
You did well with your routing, a day ahead of another boat 👍
Thanks 👍
You are fun to watch…. The same drama as the other channels with out all the fuss!
Thanks Doug!!!! That's one of the nicest comments today!!
Lovely first mate to be on a slow passage with. 😀
Indeed it is!
Another fantastic an amazing video I can’t wait to see you the next one and I’m thinking of donating to your patron
Anything helps, but you just watching and commenting is a huge boost for our small channel. Thanks!!
The equator crossing count was very funny.
I was talking with Keith on Zatara while in the Maldives before the crossing to the Seychelles. Keith told me he had crossed the Equator 6 or 7 times, though I don't really remember the exact number. So, Z and I wanted to be able to tell Keith..... "We crossed the Equator more times than YOU!" Just a bit of FUN! Best, Ken
Really enjoyed watching your channel 😀. Great sailing Really wonderful 😀 Best wishes from FIJI 🇫🇯 😀
Thanks for visiting our small channel.. Hope you subbed and will return soon.
About 2 years ago I saw a boat like yours go for 240 grand . It was a 1997 . It was perfect not a scratch. The original fabrics where perfect . It had the tile I like in the kitchen . It was a classic survivor. It’s a good time to sell . I bet you could get 330 now for a 97 . I bought a Tayana 55 . I should of bought that amel. Oh well lessen learned
Yes, I’m sure we could sell Aquarius in that range, but buying Amel 54 - that’s still a big stretch!
Very enjoyable. I like you guys. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Great video guys
Thanks so much!
Swim call shots were neat!
Thank you 😊
Love the spirit, God bless you more..
Thank you 🙏
First and the best :) Nice episode.
Thank you!
Awesome, ty best videos on the internet
Wow, much appreciated Dennis!
Felt like a return to the Aquarius of old, best video since pandemic started. I hope you do start doing build cruising experience courses, sorely needed. Very hard to get insurance these days without passage experience.
Thank you for watching and kind words. We absolutely understand the value of such courses and will definitely do it if we have someone inquiring. Otherwise we already keeping ourselves pretty busy ☺️
You folks are ripped
No, Clay, you are ripped..
Great video!
Thanks Mark!
Great job.
Thank you 😊
Nice crossing!!
Fair winds ⛵️
Thanks 👍
Looked like a lot of fun. Pity about the $1,000 burn.
Yes, that hurt!
Weird, never heard Delos complaining about running out of fuel on their sailboat.
Bill. So glad you're back commenting on our channel!! Fair winds
Outstanding and beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
great channel and video!! Just subscribed!!
Thanks for the sub!
Looks like you need to buy a motor yacht and get of those pesky sails😁
Yep, who wants to sail anyways!
Million dollar boat we all should get one
1/4 million dollar boat
How do you run out of fuel on a sail boat ? A well oil crew will let you down less often than an internal combustion engine ! Always try to avoid the use of the auxiliary power , and make it a practice of sailing your boat not driving your boat.
Thank for the comment! :)
Wait till the wind is the only way. Planing helps that. Nice job guys stay salty
these motors love a run, hope you get the 54
😳 yes sir!
The are great safe yachts . But to many systems to break and the sail plan is pretty much set for owners . A cutter rig sloop with no electric winches will serve true sailors . I have seen over weight Americans get off Amels having never left the cockpit or manually trim sails . Probably That’s why they motor everywhere. Good boats for sure but better choices out there to catch the wind
Good vid guys.
Glad you enjoyed it
So happy to see you undertake this great new passage. So different from those sad pandemic days. Am very glad financial hardship did not force you to pawn Aquarius!
No pawning Aquarius! And for most of the sailors out here, we are all done withe this pandemic....Aquarius and crew will keep sailing and finish the circumnavigation together. Team Aquarius - Captain Ken and Z Admiral :)
Tochter und Vater aud Großer Fahrt
Dolphins live life in great joy and fun.
Yes they are!
Just subbed. Watch the Wynns & Zatara. Interesting sail. I wld turn that thing off too, Pirates are real. Im new so I dont kno if you have sailing experience prior to this SV Aquarius. Thats what I would have named my boat too (good song, 5th Dimension.)
Thanks for subbing!! We are still hanging with Zatara in the Seychelles. So there may be several vids that we are together. All the best, Ken and Z
That looked like a Tuna that you caught? Fishing boats with miles of nets appear to be everywhere in every ocean including all the crab pots in Chesapeake Bay and Lobster Pots in Massachusetts and Maine.
SkipJack Tuna, not the best tasting tuna, but good for tacos. Too many fishing boats!!!
~4:40's wow great on passage video, thanks !, did you estimate how many dolphin friends you had with you?...looks like they're having a great time, I wonder what makes them join you and show off!?
Not sure why they do it, but I don't think they see many sailboats in the middle of the Indian! So, hopefully it was a great experience for both Dolphin and Human! But, probably more enjoyable for us aboard Aquarius :) Fair Winds
@@SailingAquarius and definitely special for us here in AZ!
I see a funnel at 10:32 right by Ken's hand! :-) That dolphin footage was great. Brett and I played with big pods of dolphins a few times over the winter. We've seen something--dolphin or whale--on about 80-90% of our weekly sails this year.
So cool, I saw some of that on your FB :) And that funnel was not the right side what we needed...
They are fishermen,they were close to Zatara and also did a food swop with Nahoa.Not sure what the pirates are up to these days.They will know sailing vessels are not allowed to carry fire arms because certain ports/countries have very strict gun laws.Somali Pirates also watch You Tube so they know you are easy targets.
Most of the stuff you hear about guns on boats, just ain't true. We had guns for 1/2 our voyage.. There are regulations everywhere, but you ain't going to jail just because you have a weapon or two, or three. But, it is a pain in the ass to check them in and out every time you check into, or out of, a country.
Best Ken
Very good video,salam from Malaysia
Thank you so much. Greetings to Malaysia - we had a good time there ☺️
@17:45 the worst toast in the history of toasts. Capt. needs to work on seeing the positives.
Who chose this sailing window? Looks like you can be too careful and end up with no wind. Is it not best to have a nice bit of wind to have a good sail?
Ken. You know you have a beautiful boat, but would you ever consider buying a catermeran ?????
Ken would not consider buying catamaran, but Zivile would like that 😁
forgive me but i missed it , why were the fluids changed . ENJOY THIS ,118K PEOPLE WISH THEY WERE WITH YOU..my wife went swimming for 30 mins in the Indian ocean at Dar-es-Salom , and was fried for two weeks , how do you , and everyone else on sailing videos keep from getting burnt to a crisp from the sun ? are the fishing boats trying to chase you off their fishing area ? or what ? thanks for what i think are the best sailing videos on you tube
We are going to be in Tanzania in a few weeks... Should be nice!
The oil and transmission fluid need to be changed every 200 hours. Doesn't matter where you are... Maintenance has to be done... Like driving a car across the US... When you get to 10K miles you stop in for an oil change... (or what ever your warranty papers say for the Oil Change on you particular engine). So, it's the same for a boat.
First, I don't use sun cream - Since I don't know what's in it, I am not putting it on my skin. If I feel I am starting to get burnt, I cover up with a shirt, hat, a towel, what ever I can find. But, I try not to stay in the direct sun for too long.
Fishing boats - They want to get Alcohol and Cigs... And they want to trade fish.... They don't care about you in their fishing area, they may care if they have long lines that are floating on the surface. If so, the fishing boat just want to tell you where they are so you don't hit them. But, you don't know who they are, or what they want when they are coming at you. So, I just want to keep my distance.
Thanks for the nice comment, and please keep watching our videos! Like, share, and get your friends to subscribe!! Fair Winds - Ken
@@SailingAquarius my wife parents were missionary there . you have got to go out and see the animals . get a real camera with 200 mm lens . thank you for the great videos
@@SailingAquarius i would have waited a few extra hours or did it early than do it in the middle of the ocean . but i get the point
Missionaries in Seychelles? If so I am sure they enjoyed it!!
I don't want to do the oil change early, and don't go much past 200 hours. But, if I am able to get to land and change the oil at 224 hours, I would wait. But, this was not going to be the case this time, and had to do it. This was the second time I had to change the oil during a crossing. Best and Fair Winds. Ken
I see a funnel at 10:34
That is a fuel funnel, has a mesh filter in it. It's not good for oil..
When I was in the Cannery islands getting ready for the Atlantic crossing with the ARC 2006, I asked one of the very expireanced crew of the ARC how much fuel extra I should take on board besides the full tank been full and his reaplly to me was - You are on a Sailing yacht,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, So Sail,,,,,,,,,,,,, And we did - Sail the crossing - I totally don't get it why someone would buy a very good and reliable sailboat - to Motor the whole Indian ocean and be so stressed all the time about checking that dip stick ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thanks for the comment! Every comment helps the channel. But, there are times when you need the motor, that is just a fact..... OR, you can sit back and wait in the middle of the ocean for wind... Cheers!
Depends how much time you have. Last year, heading north up the Atlantic coast of Portugal and Spain we had no wind for 3-4 days ( the occasional gust would come to tease us). We had to get back to the UK so we motored a lot. The predicted southerly never did show up!
I’ve thought that for a while. Why Transmit your position in open waters.
When we were sailing with out AIS we were passed by a few cargo ships. But these days they all have top of the line Radars... So, it's probably best not to transmit your position to every Fishing Vessel and Pirate Ship. Best, Ken
The boat which chased you, why not going on VHF and ask for their intention?
They might had a problem and needed help? Pirates seldomly have a AIS turned on .
On the other hand they did not hailed you but that maybe was part of their problem.
The Indian ocean is so beautiful, not impressed that you didn't pick up that polystyrene box though, it wouldn't have been a problem for you to dispose of it responsibly!
You absolute right, after we sailed by I thought the same thing, and was thinking to chase it back, but then also we were listening some wicked thriller audiobook, and I thought - what if it has some illegal stuff remains - and we will be entering new country, which is extremely hard on some drugs stuff... Oh the stuff you "think when you have too much time on a slow passage"
at 10:33 isn't that the funnel almost touching your hand? The clear plastic one in the clear plastic bin.
That one is for fuel
@@SailingAquarius Yea I had that thought.
Man if your going across an ocean THATS the woman to take. Yum
Admiral Z has been informed and appreciates your comment!
You burned a lot of fuel in that crossing. Is that typical in the time of the year you set off or would a different time of the year been more advantageous to you but maybe worse pending weather?
We should have left in the Northern Hemi a few weeks earlier, or waited a few weeks and crossed in the Southern Hemi..... Best, Ken
90 cents a litre? Paying 2.20 for diesel in AustRALIA
It's about 1.80 per lt in the Seychelles.
ITS A SAIL BOAT...
Yes, but it also has two diesel motors. I would rather use the sails, but sometimes there is no wind. Fair Winds, Ken
should have filled up lol
It seems like fishing vessels chasing boats is a common occurrence. What are they trying to do? Boarding another vessel on the open ocean is not an easy task. I don’t get what they hope to accomplish.
No, they do not board boats, they come close and bag for booze and cigs... BUT, lets say you gave one some Alcohol ....... They would tell all their friends, and every Fishing boat would be chasing you down for some... Like giving candy to kids.... Give candy to one, and you're surrounded by 50. Bottom line, I try to stay away from everyone at sea. Ken
Why would one do oil change in the middle of an ocean passage, good risk management says do that stuff before you leave, even if it’s not quite due. Never know what could go wrong 🤦♂️
Most experienced sailors I know have done an oil change during a passage...... After 200 hours, you should do an oil change. If you motor 240 hours during a passage, you would have to do an oil change. You tell me what could go wrong during an Oil Change?
After watching.... What a sweet lady.
Admiral Z thanks you!
I don't understand why you would be carrying out an oil change in the middle of an ocean crossing.
Well when you get to 200 hours, you do an oil change. That''s standard practice. If you took drive in your car from Mexico to Alaska, you may have to stop along the way to service your car. It's the same with boats. Cheers, Ken
The war has nothing to do with fuel prices. Price gouging plain and simple.
A political topic that I completely agree with.... Can't really talk about most, but this one.... I agree 100%. How does the war have anything to do with the cost to pump oil out of the ground and refine it... NONE.. Nuf said..
no every word lt if non ir6ff zero emsuñ fusil fyeß zero evddé fisioes
Is this the same boat as sv delas.
Yes... Amel Super Maramu 2000 .... Watch my tour of Aquarius...
Ken have you ever considered fuel bladders?
Not really. We were just about ready to take off with only 100lt on the deck, but when we heard that fuel was 2X the price in the Seychelles we bought 100 more for the deck in the Maldives. I am so happy that we increased our fuel on the deck! That was the first time we ever had a problem with fuel. Most of the time we would arrive with at least 1/2 the tank. But, we might think about it in the future...
Ken
Todo muy bien pero tendrían que sub titular también en castellano 🤷♂️🤷♂️👍
Time to clean the AR and the Deck guns………..
@26:16-26:26 Sarene Shot.
O yeah.... Even we enjoy watching that part of the vid again, and again!
Will you ever give up sailing and retire on land .6/6/2022yr
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How many hours Amel can motor?
With 600 Lt in the tank and 250Lt on deck. 850/3.8 = 223 hours or just under 10 days at 1800 RPM. At this RPM in smooth windless conditions you would go about 6 kts which would be about 223 x 6 = 1338 nautical miles. But, that all could change with the weather.. Current plays a roll, and with a 15kts wind on the nose, and some waves your range could end up be less than 600 nautical miles. Sometimes you just can not make your destination, so you find a new one.
@@SailingAquarius 10 days that’s amazing I thought it’s only 2 or 3 days maximum thanks Ken
6.5 days without extra fuel on deck.