Visit a typical GGR boat! "BOB PERRY - BABA 35" - Boat Tour by Daniel Pinsky
January 8, 2026 · 7 min · 7K views
What this video covers
The Exodus, a 35-foot Baba 35, features a long keel, double-ender hull design, and a bowsprit.0:35 The boat is currently being prepared for the Golden Globe Race. The owner utilizes a manual windlass to reduce weight in the bow and is considering sealing the large deck hatches to prevent water ingress during heavy weather.1:18 The interior includes a diesel-powered cabin heater, a mast stepped to the keel, and a foot-pedal-operated water pump in the galley.3:17 Navigation and communications equipment, including VHF and HF radios, are located at the chart table.3:47 During a test of a solo mast-climbing system, the owner successfully reached the spreaders but sustained a knee injury.6:15 Consequently, the owner decided to install permanent mast steps to ensure safety for solo climbing in rough seas, noting that the current climbing system is inefficient and potentially hazardous for offshore use.6:45
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