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Life is Like Sailing - Cruising Canada's West Coast - Part 14
November 26, 2016 · 19 min · 7K views · Cow Bay Marina, Prince Rupert
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Alfy completes a 527-nautical-mile passage from Vancouver to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, arriving at Cow Bay Marina on November 25, 2016.8:20 The 14-day trip includes 11 days of travel and three days at anchor, with a total fuel cost of $226 and a food budget of $482.9:55 To prepare for the northern climate, Alfy insulates the hull with half-inch closed-cell foam and cork sheeting, specifically targeting condensation issues in the v-berth and quarter berth.12:21 He also upgrades the house bank from flooded lead-acid batteries to AGM batteries and installs two 50-watt solar panels on the bimini, managed by a dedicated battery monitor that tracks voltage, state of charge, and amperage draw.16:19 The vessel, a small sailboat, relies on both sail and engine power throughout the transit.11:00 Alfy plans to continue cruising the northern coast of British Columbia and documenting his experiences.17:57
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