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Cruising sailors Ben and Alie are transitioning to a seasonal land-based lifestyle on a three-quarter-acre lot on the west coast of Vancouver Island.0:55 To establish a temporary living space while they plan a permanent home, they purchased a 16-by-20-foot White Duck Avalon wall tent.2:46 The project required clearing brush and leveling the ground, which involved renting an excavator to reach hardpan, laying down geotextile fabric, and compacting three inches of crushed rock.10:57 They sourced reclaimed western red cedar lumber from a floating dock project via Facebook Marketplace to construct a platform for the tent.6:29 After discovering termites in the reclaimed wood, they repurposed it for the structural frame and used plywood for the decking.18:38 With the help of a carpenter friend, they leveled the frame using deck blocks to ensure a temporary, removable foundation.16:37 The couple intends to split their time between land and their 41-foot Scepter sailboat, Kiana, to maintain their sailing lifestyle while managing property development.0:18

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