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LIVING ON A SAILBOAT - Boat TOUR of our new home | Grand Soleil 46 | pt. 1 #boatlife | EP5
August 11, 2023 · 8 min · 16K views · Cascais
What this video covers
Pat and Frankie transition from city life to living aboard their 46-foot Grand Soleil, named Haie, currently docked in Cascais.0:07 The Italian-built sloop features a carbon steering wheel, an autopilot system, and a bow thruster for maneuvering. The cockpit serves as a multi-purpose living area equipped with a barbecue, a folding table, and an outdoor VHF radio.2:53 For offshore autonomy, the vessel carries three fixed solar panels, one portable solar panel, a hydro generator, and a water maker.7:06 A large stern garage houses a life raft for six, a freezer, and sports equipment.4:48 The deck layout includes three winches, one of which is electric, and a Starlink antenna for global internet connectivity.6:02 The boat is registered in Germany.3:14 The owners plan to anchor in bays rather than stay in marinas to maintain self-sufficiency.7:32
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