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Stocking Our Boat Like We’ll Never See Land Again! Ep-213
May 6, 2026 · 19 min · 14K views · Florida
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat conducts a major provisioning run in Miami, Florida, to stock up on dry goods, canned items, and frozen meat before a Pacific crossing.▶ 0:03 They prioritize staples they consume regularly, such as tinned tomatoes, coconut cream, chickpeas, and various pasta shapes, while avoiding random ingredients that risk sitting unused in lockers.▶ 1:54 The team utilizes a master list to navigate the store efficiently and manages the bulk by removing labels, compacting packaging, and storing canned goods in plastic containers under the floorboards to prevent corrosion from bilge water.▶ 2:12 To mitigate the risk of weevil infestations in flour and pasta, they plan to freeze items when possible and use vacuum-sealed bags for long-term storage.▶ 13:35 The process involves 12 hours of labor, including transporting goods via dinghy and reorganizing the boat’s interior storage to maintain balance.▶ 12:50 The crew emphasizes that buying only known staples and preparing for remote-area limitations reduces the need for complex cooking during passages.▶ 1:54
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