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Inside Our New Sailboat… A Full Walkthrough of Our Home
December 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3K views · Victoria, Canada
Tess gestures toward the custom countertop in the sailboat's living area.
What this video covers
The interior of a 1986 Hunter 31 features a galley with a three-burner stove and oven, a top-loading fridge-freezer, and custom teak paneling replacing original factory carpeting.▶ 1:53 The main salon includes a settee that converts into a primary sleeping berth, supplemented by a V-berth and an aft quarter berth.▶ 2:54 To manage winter living in Canada, the owners utilize a portable dehumidifier, a Dry-Z-Air moisture absorber, and two electric heaters, while a non-functional forced-air diesel heater awaits repair.▶ 6:40 The head contains a manual Jabsco toilet but lacks an onboard shower.▶ 9:44 Storage is distributed under benches and within hanging lockers, where packing cubes help mitigate moisture.▶ 9:04 The owners manage the limited interior space by utilizing separate berths as individual zones for remote work and leisure.▶ 11:39 A sun lamp mimics daylight to counter the dim lighting typical of monohulls without a pilot house.▶ 5:02
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