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First Time Solo Sailing and Docking this 45ft Boat + Bluetti EB70 & PV200 review

2. september 2023 · 43 min · 227K visninger

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A solo sailor navigates a 45-foot cruising boat through Alaskan wilderness anchorages and into the harbor at Seward over a 30-day trip.0:16 To enter shallow, narrow passages without a spotter, the skipper uses a drone for aerial scouting and keeps the centerboard partially deployed to mitigate grounding risks.10:14 When anchoring in gusty conditions near steep terrain, the boat experiences significant swinging due to shifting wind directions, requiring careful monitoring of chain tension.7:38 The trip includes a review of the Bluetti EB55 solar generator and PV200 portable solar panels, which the sailor rigs to the boom using temporary lines to charge house batteries while at anchor.27:25 During the final arrival in Seward, the skipper executes a solo docking maneuver in a tight corner near the breakwater, opting to reverse into the space first to verify clearance before committing to the slip.40:01 The journey concludes with the loss of a drone during a launch from the moving vessel.18:50

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