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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FULL-TIME CRUISER: No secrets, no filter - Ep 232
April 13, 2025 · 52 min · 21K views
What this video covers
The owners of Jibsea, a 45-foot custom aluminum cutter-rigged sailboat, discuss their transition to full-time cruising and the logistics of maintaining their vessel. Designed by Philippe Sobrero and commissioned in 2000, the boat features a 14.4-foot beam, a fixed keel, and a semi-balanced skeg-hung rudder.2:32 The crew emphasizes that their decision to leave Toronto was planned before the COVID-19 pandemic, which served only as an obstacle to their departure from the Great Lakes.3:17 They fund their lifestyle primarily through content creation, sponsorships, and Patreon support, noting that they achieved financial independence by saving 90 percent of their income prior to departure.45:50 The pair manages boat maintenance and repairs themselves to avoid high marine industry labor costs.8:17 Essential equipment for their cruising includes an autopilot and a watermaker. They currently reside in St. Martin while completing final boat projects, including a full enclosure, before departing for further travel.20:43
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