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Insurance, Solar, and Catamarans: The Real Cost of Boat Ownership

20 de abril de 2025 · 37 min · 80K visualizações · Bahamas

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The host of the Sailing Doodles podcast details the financial and technical status of his CT-56 sailboat, which he repurchased after a previous transmission fire led to its sale.1:27 The vessel currently features 800 amp-hours of lithium battery capacity and 1,200 watts of solar, though the 2,000-watt Victron inverter-charger limits charging speeds.9:07 The air conditioning, water heater, and watermaker operate on a separate circuit from the house system, requiring the generator for use.8:23 The boat carries an estimated 250 to 300 gallons of fuel, providing a range of over 100 hours at a 6.5-knot cruise speed.16:00 Regarding a separate insurance claim, the host reports that his Island Spirit 525 was declared a constructive total loss after a delivery crew wrecked the vessel on a beach in Thailand.4:06 The insurance company is currently processing the settlement.4:30 The host also notes that his Total Boat bottom paint has prevented growth for two months and that he plans to troubleshoot a bow thruster issue by inspecting the remote panel wiring.5:46

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