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Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 05
23 de marzo de 2025 · 30 min · 7K visitas · Silva Bay, Gabriola Island
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A 55,000-pound, full-keel wooden sailboat undergoes a major interior and systems refit while moored in Silva Bay on Gabriola Island.22:41 The owner, who lives aboard, recently replaced the transmission and installed a custom-machined extension for the CV joint to mitigate vibration from the Volvo TAMD 40 engine.2:57 The ongoing renovation involves stripping the vessel to the hull, including the removal of old wiring, plumbing, and fuel lines, followed by the installation of new DC electrical systems and fresh water plumbing.23:53 The boat features a flush-deck design with significant interior volume, providing standing headroom for a 6'6" owner.22:29 Future cruising plans include a summer trip to Desolation Sound, a potential circumnavigation of Vancouver Island, and a planned departure for Mexico in September 2026.27:56 The owner notes that the project is currently in a demolition and reconstruction phase, with plans to rebuild the settee and install a new wheelhouse.12:59
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