My Sailing Life….After all these Years… (Sailing Brick House #98)
March 13, 2024 · 37 min · 73K views · Brunswick, Georgia
What this video covers
Rebecca Childress sold her long-term cruising vessel, Brick House, after three and a half years of maintaining the boat solo following the death of her partner, Patrick Childress.5:06 To prepare the boat for sale, Childress and crew member Michael Hayward performed extensive cosmetic work, including sanding, painting the topsides, and polishing stainless steel, while moored at Brunswick Landing Marina in Georgia.14:40 Despite initial plans to haul out in St. Mary’s, they completed all maintenance in the water.3:13 The sale process included a final sea trial and survey, which Childress navigated while managing anxiety regarding the boat's performance and the potential loss of the sale.27:16 The vessel, equipped with a Balmar high-output alternator and LifePO4 batteries, was sold to buyers who intended to continue cruising.8:50 Following the sale, Childress transitioned to full-time RV travel, utilizing memberships like Harvest Hosts and Boondockers to manage costs.21:37 The experience highlights the physical and emotional toll of maintaining a cruising boat as a solo owner and the logistical shift from maritime to land-based living.
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