45 Degrees Sailing · video

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Nick and Erin, the operators of 45 Degrees Sailing, have purchased a 55-foot yacht named Melopheles.6:16 The couple previously chartered the vessel starting in 2019 and have now acquired it for their own charter business and personal use.7:41 The acquisition process involved signing a formal contract, paying a deposit, and finalizing payment terms subject to a survey.2:02 The new owners plan to outfit the yacht with several upgrades, including new sails, a radar system, an AIS unit, a new anchor, and 100 meters of chain.4:31 Following these refits, the boat is scheduled for a four-week passage from Croatia to Greece and back, departing in mid-November.9:50 The vessel will also serve as the primary platform for their 2025 skippered charter season and "Sharpen Up" flotilla programs.11:43

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