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On The Wind #400 - Ben Doerr
6 de junho de 2023 · 1h 34m · 659 visualizações · Strait of Juan de Fuca
O que este vídeo aborda
Ben Doerr, owner of Sail Bainbridge, discusses the challenges of buying and selling wooden boats while living aboard in the Pacific Northwest.14:18 He details his experience selling his wooden boat, Topaz, noting that a potential sale fell through at the 11th hour despite a successful survey.50:50 Doerr emphasizes the high maintenance requirements of wooden vessels and the difficulty of finding buyers who appreciate the necessary upkeep.44:21 He also describes the regulatory environment for liveaboards in Washington state, where marinas are restricted to 30% occupancy for full-time residents due to historical policies targeting the lifestyle.1:17:00 Beyond the technical and financial aspects of boat ownership, Doerr reflects on the community aspect of boating, including the social culture of pump-out stations and the camaraderie found among local boaters.13:02 He concludes by considering the purchase of a new, North Sea-style vessel in Stockholm, Sweden, to serve as both a family boat and a workspace.1:10:44
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