Back in the Water - And Faster Than Ever! | S2 Ep 76

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After six weeks on the hard stand replacing our old 39 hp Volvo, Sailing NV is finally back in the water!

In this episode, we take our freshly refitted ex-Vendée Globe racer out for her first engine sea trial — testing our brand-new Nanni N4.65 and fine-tuning the propeller pitch on our J-Prop.

We share what we’ve learned about finding the perfect balance between revs, speed, and fuel efficiency, and explain what happens when your prop pitch is too high or too low.

After years of coaxing an ageing diesel, hearing this new engine hum is a dream come true — and the freedom to finally move ...