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#45 We bought a new Dinghy and went to the biggest nautical event in the world!
5 April 2026 · 39 min · 2K views · Fort Lauderdale
17th Street Bridge lifts at sunset for passing sailboat
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The crew of the 38-foot sailboat *Califa*, currently anchored in Lake Sylvia, Fort Lauderdale, integrates land-based logistics with life aboard.10:58 The owners manage laundry at a local facility, noting that coin-operated machines cost significantly less than those in Martinique.2:59 To improve mobility while anchored, the crew purchased a 12-kilogram folding bicycle, which they transport via dinghy.7:53 The owner notes that the current dinghy and 15-horsepower motor struggle to plane with three passengers and the bicycle, highlighting the need for a larger 310-centimeter tender and a more powerful outboard for future upgrades.8:38 The crew also visited the Miami Boat Show, where they toured various models including the Fountaine Pajot Aura 51 and Dufour Yachts 41 and 48.20:56 Additionally, the owner details the power requirements for their onboard diving compressor, which draws 83 amps at 110 volts through a 2000-watt inverter, sustained by their lithium battery bank and solar array.26:03
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