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FIRST 36 HOURS of LIVING ABOARD a TINY BOAT
July 26, 2020 · 14 min · 160K views
What this video covers
Ben and Ashley, along with their infant daughter Willa, begin a shakedown cruise on a 22-foot sailboat in British Columbia, Canada. The crew attempts to raise the mast after performing maintenance, but the tabernacle hardware is worn and misaligned, forcing them to hire professionals for a repair estimated at $1,000 to $1,500.5:23 Due to the mast failure and the need for further field testing, the family decides to abandon plans for a circumnavigation of Vancouver Island in favor of local motor-cruising.7:49 The first 36 hours aboard reveal significant challenges with living space, including the need to reduce gear and improve organization for a family of three.10:51 The crew anchors at Sydney Spit, where they manage basic needs like cooking and temperature control in cold July conditions.11:07 The experience highlights the necessity of thorough vessel preparation and the reality of unexpected maintenance costs when transitioning to a smaller, older boat.
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