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#74 The Grenadines: the budget!!

January 21, 2025 · 43 min · 8K views · The Grenadines

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The crew of a 46-foot catamaran performs structural repairs on the vessel while docked, focusing on fiberglass and epoxy work to address rot in a storage locker.5:52 After identifying a screw hole as the source of water ingress, they cut out damaged plywood, prepare the area with epoxy primer, and plan to apply non-skid paint to the deck.17:15 The project requires careful scheduling to balance maintenance tasks with upcoming travel plans toward northern Guadeloupe.40:04

Reflecting on a five-week passage through the Grenadines, the owners detail their experience with customs and immigration procedures.19:27 They emphasize the necessity of using a PC rather than a mobile device for online immigration forms in Saint Lucia, where Wi-Fi connectivity often fails.23:44 The crew reports fuel costs of approximately 1.30 euros per liter for diesel, noting a total consumption of 120 liters for the entire trip.32:46 They highlight the utility of local boat boys for mooring assistance in Soufrière and Chateaubelair, St. Vincent.28:19 The total budget for the three-person crew over five weeks remained under 1,000 euros.38:56

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