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11 MONTHS OF SAILING REVIEW FAQ
26 April 2026 · 1h 3m · 6K views
Boat's anchor mechanism in action at dock
What this video covers
After 11 months of liveaboard sailing, the skipper of Odin answers recurring reader questions on gear, safety, and power management.0:57 On water storage, he carries 300 liters in tanks plus 100 liters in deck jerricans, using bleach tablets to suppress bacterial growth; he recommends opaque containers and rotating stock within three weeks.1:44 He has no watermaker and flags it as a worthwhile investment despite the cost.1:37 Starlink draws 2–4 amps continuously and requires 10–15 minutes to acquire a satellite lock; he pairs it with a 600 Ah AGM battery bank, drawing no more than 50% (300 Ah usable) and consuming roughly 100 Ah per day underway.21:47 He argues that charging capacity — solar, wind generator, hydrogenerator — matters more than raw battery bank size.27:40 Two non-marine camping fridges (one top-opening, one front-opening) cost €160 total and work reliably, though the front-opening model spills contents when heeling to port.34:08 On safety, he recommends a life raft rated for more than 24 hours for offshore passages, adding jacklines, shroud steps at the mast base, and pre-departure vaccination (yellow fever and others cost him €180).35:10 A second FAQ part covering budget, couple dynamics, and maintenance is announced.1:02:59
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