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I SOLD My Sailboat! (Teaching The New How-To Use It)
14 December 2025 · 1h 53m · 26K views · New Providence, Bahamas
What this video covers
A departing owner provides a comprehensive handover of his sailboat, Adventureborne, to new owners with limited sailing experience.0:44 The instructional walkthrough covers systems from bow to stern, including the 45-lb Vulcan Rocna anchor, the dolphin chaser, and the importance of maintaining clear visibility through the dodger during night passages.3:06 The tutorial demonstrates proper anchoring technique, emphasizing the need to back down slowly to set the anchor before increasing RPMs.28:29 The owner explains the function of the Victron battery monitoring system, the engine starter battery switch, and the importance of keeping a well-organized inventory of spare stainless steel hardware.1:28:55 On-the-water training includes hoisting the mainsail using the autopilot to maintain heading, tacking procedures for both the jib and main, and managing sail trim on various points of sail.47:21 The session concludes with a tour of the interior, highlighting the watermaker boost pump, the 12-volt electrical panel, and galley storage solutions.1:14:10 Proper system knowledge and routine maintenance of spare parts are essential for new owners to gain confidence and autonomy.
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