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[Ep 11] One Month Cruising Full-time on Our Sailboat! Regrets, Lessons, and Surprises
1 June 2025 · 9 min · 325 views · Avalon
What this video covers
Cruising full-time requires a significant adjustment to the pace of daily life, as mundane tasks like grocery shopping and water tank refills take hours without a car.2:11 Armand and Liya, living aboard their sailboat Cosmo, report that the lack of a vehicle and the necessity of dinghy transport make errands time-consuming, often resulting in a "one task per four hours" pace.2:11 The couple notes that their initial expectations of having abundant free time during passages were incorrect; instead, they spend significant time preparing the boat, recovering from overnight sails, and cleaning the interior due to constant exposure to the elements.6:24 They also identify a critical oversight in their electrical system, noting that their solar array is insufficient to maintain their battery bank without shore power, a dependency they masked by plugging in while at the dock.7:22 The pair emphasises the importance of understanding all onboard systems, including plumbing and electrical, rather than relying solely on outside help for upgrades.7:54
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