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The 27-foot North Sea 27 sailboat Hooligan, owned by a solo sailor, features a minimalist setup for long-distance cruising.0:27 The vessel displaces 8,000 pounds with a 3-foot-6-inch draft and is powered by a Yanmar 2YM15 diesel engine, which provides a range of approximately 350 miles using 15 gallons of fuel.0:33 For electrical power, the boat utilizes two 90-amp-hour house batteries charged by solar panels, a Honda 1000-watt generator, and the engine alternator.8:50 Navigation and safety equipment include an AIS transponder, an ICOM radio with GPS, a B&G chart plotter, and a wind vane for self-steering.9:49 The interior layout includes a V-berth, a Jetboil stove mounted on a gimbal, and an N-Gel refrigerator.3:11 The boat carries 20 gallons of freshwater in internal tanks and uses a 26-pound aluminum Spade anchor.5:27 Recent modifications include an access port for the fiberglass fuel tank to address diesel contamination.5:43 The owner plans to remain in French Polynesia through the cyclone season before sailing toward Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand.5:13

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