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Sailing OFF THE GRID for 3 months- How do we shop? Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 268
May 15, 2020 · 24 min · 345K views · San Juan Islands
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos provisions for a three-month, off-grid passage while anchored in San Juan.0:30 To manage the logistics, they use a long-standing inventory spreadsheet, adjusting quantities for two adults and an infant.2:42 They purchase bulk supplies at Costco, spending $817, and transport the goods to the boat via dinghy.6:43 Maintenance tasks include installing a heater, purchasing engine spares like oil filters and antifreeze, and securing marine supplies such as 5200 sealant and lashing line.2:07 To ensure the safety of their crawling infant, the crew fabricates a custom lee cloth for the salon berth using a sewing machine, grommets, and webbing.14:29 Fuel management involves siphoning diesel from reserve jerry jugs into the main tank, utilizing a simple tube and air-pressurization technique to initiate flow.22:48 The crew averages 175 liters of fuel consumption per month, including generator use for laundry.21:19 After completing these preparations, they weigh anchor for a 600-mile passage.23:05
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