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Life is Like Sailing - Beneteau First 38s5 Boat Tour - Part 2
17 July 2016 · 10 min · 17K views
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The owner of a 1992 Beneteau First 38s5 transitioned to full-time liveaboard life in December after purchasing the 38.5-foot vessel.0:22 The boat features a 12.5-foot beam, a 6.5-foot draft, and a 59.5-foot mast height.0:51 Unlike the owner's previous 20-foot and 27-foot O'day sailboats, which were kept at a marina for weekend use, this vessel serves as a primary residence.2:30 The owner cites the simplicity of living aboard and the ability to depart for trips without packing as primary benefits, though maintenance projects and manual tasks like filling water tanks in inclement weather present ongoing challenges.4:29 The owner intends to use the boat for local cruising in the Gulf Islands rather than racing, despite the First series' performance-oriented design.6:48 Previous experience includes local sailing courses in Vancouver.8:12 The owner plans to keep the vessel for five to ten years before considering an upgrade.6:10
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