The best sailboat tour on the internet. Follow my journey as I prep to sail from Oregon to Hawaii.
December 27, 2024 · 15 min · 44K views · Oregon
What this video covers
The owner of a 1991 Compaq 33 prepares the vessel for a planned solo passage from Oregon to Hawaii, targeting a May 1st departure.0:56 The boat, one of only 10 produced, features a layout modeled after an Island Packet but suffers from limited anchor locker capacity and an undersized windlass.1:45 The current ground tackle consists of 50 feet of 1/4-inch chain, which the owner intends to upgrade to 5/16-inch high-tensile chain by installing a secondary system in a bucket located at the end of the V-berth.14:31 Recent efforts to manage interior moisture using a Dickinson propane heater proved counterproductive, as the heater generates significant water vapor.10:33 The owner has transitioned from sleeping in the V-berth to the quarter berth to increase storage space and prepare for offshore watch-keeping.6:21 Additional modifications include wrapping the mast in twine to serve as a climbing post for a cat.13:02
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