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So close to success it hurts! [Ep. 133]
February 13, 2026 · 36 min · 23K views · Guadeloupe
What this video covers
A Sunreef 62 catamaran completes a 135-nautical-mile passage from Guadeloupe to Sint Maarten, timing the transit to avoid heavy northerly swells from passing cold fronts.2:03 The crew motors the entire distance in calm, glassy conditions, passing Montserrat, Antigua, St. Kitts, and Nevis before anchoring on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten.2:40 Upon arrival, the crew clears customs and immigration near the lagoon bridge.9:14 The vessel’s primary maintenance tasks include removing an existing 12/24-volt fridge and installing a new 220-volt unit, which requires drilling for plumbing and verifying wire gauge capacity for the increased power draw.17:46 Additional activities include securing a rabies serology titer test for a pet dog to meet British Virgin Islands entry requirements and attempting to assist with the rescue of a local stray dog.12:03 The crew also purchases Sunbrella fabric for upcoming upholstery projects.16:47 Proper planning of electrical loads and physical dimensions is essential when replacing galley appliances in tight cabinetry.
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