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2300nm of MOTORING on a SAILBOAT...WHY? | Sailing Zephyr - Ep. 175

March 3, 2023 · 16 min · 6K views · Fort Lauderdale

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The crew of the 42-foot sailboat Zephyr upgrades their galley and tender equipment while transiting the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) in Florida. After four years of cruising without refrigeration, the owners install a Setpower TC75 dual-zone fridge-freezer unit.4:45 They source the appliance in Fort Lauderdale and perform the initial setup after allowing the compressor to settle overnight.5:33 Additionally, the crew replaces their previous tender with a new Highfield Classic 310.7:58 They purchase the dinghy through Nautical Ventures, noting features such as the raised double floor, integrated bow cleat, and EVA faux-teak decking.10:55 The Highfield model includes a seat-mounted storage bag, a foot pump with an integrated PSI gauge, and a 30-liter dry bag.15:17 The crew completes these upgrades to accommodate their two new Weimaraner puppies, Flint and Kira, while navigating the ICW from Vero Beach to Fort Lauderdale.0:07

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