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@@sailingsegundo4644 Very cool. Thanks for the comment. I’m delighted you found the video informative. That was the primary objective.

Thanks much. 😂

Thanks. Much appreciated.

Excellent. I’m glad you liked it and found it useful. You can do a lot on a Catalina 25 and you’ll learn a ton at the same time. Good luck to you.

Hola! Juan. Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Ben, thanks for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated. Lots of insights there. Water is always trying to find a way in on boats. I think the big culprits on most boats are port lights and hatches and toerails and deck joints. Fortunately we have not seen a drop of water since the rebuild. We have gotten along without a fridge for a long time. This is just an experiment to see if we find it's valuable, if our small battery bank can manage it, and how it changes the nature of our simple boat. I don't want to add a lot more complexity to the boat (more solar/more batteries) in a quest for cold food. I find, for me, keeping the boat simple and uncomplicated provides me a degree of mental security and confident reassurance. Anyway, we are all on our own personal quest to find what works for us and helps us pursue a quiet relaxed outlook on life...or something like that.😂

@@kevindreese5173 Kevin, CD 25 is a great boat. The stove is a Force 10 Propane. I'm very happy with it. You can learn more about on our website www.farreachvoyages.com. Click on the tab for projects/rebuilding the interior/galley. I also built a propane locker to ABYC standards. There is some info on the propane locker in the video called "Gutted to Gorgeous" S4E1.

@@FarReachVoyagesthanks for the reply. My mistake I re-watched the build video and it’s kerosene heater and lamps and propane stove (with nice manual shutoff valve at the galley). My plan is a KISS setup for my next boat with very simple systems (no hot water, no pressure water, hard dinghy stowage, etc). It amazes me that new boats under 40 feet are getting rare and none come with dinghy storage. Also thanks for this great planning how-to video; very helpful!

That's a very nice comment. Thanks. I hold the Pardey's in high regard. Larry was a genius at figuring out how to make something both elegant and simple. Many people assume it's easy to make something simple...but it's just the opposite. Thanks for watching and for engaging.

That's pretty cool. Thanks. Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

I am delighted you think so. I really appreciate the comment. Take care and good luck to you on your journey.

I know a lot of people do that but then it becomes a job. When it becomes a job then the nature of it changes. A lot of life's just finding sustainable balance...and it's different for everyone.

Thanks very much. Very kind words. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting. I had fun making it.

How do you mean?

@@FarReachVoyages I was using that piece of flat metal to finish wood in 1970

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Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.

@@FarReachVoyages do some short videos that will make people to engage like keel types, Maybe a Panama channel crossing, Etc

@@FarReachVoyages do a walk around your marina and talk about the boats you see, that keep people engaged

You are on a great adventure my friend. I am really glad you enjoyed the video. You live in a great area for sailing. I'll make one recommendation if I may. Reading is a far better way to learn about it then watching UA-cam. Maybe you are doing both. Some authors: The Smeetons, John Guzwell (from your area), the Pardeys, Hiscocks, Harry Pidgeon, Moitessier, Knox-Johnson, Hal Roth. I could name dozens more. You'll learn a lot more about sailing from those folks than from anyone on UA-cam. Good luck to you and your journey. There is a great prize out there waiting....

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

@@FarReachVoyages are you school teacher?

We joke about that sometimes. But the reality is there are several good sailing channels that don't feature bikinis.

@@FarReachVoyages non of those don’t have a clean sailboat like yours. Sam Holmes cape dory is falling apart,your is a irk of art

Excellent. Make a plan and ruthlessly execute it. If you keep your eye on the prize you can get there. Good luck to you! Thanks for watching and commenting.

We have talked about spending a winter in Bahamas at some point and what you are suggesting is probably similar to what our approach would be. I'd want to sail there offshore then sail back through them SE to NW. However you do it I hope you have a great time. Thanks for commenting.

Awesome. Back at ya. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting. Anchor Aweigh my friend! USMC-Navy team all the way!

Wow! That is. very nice thing to say. Much appreciated. Thanks for commenting and for watching the video.

Ray Davis you are very welcome. Thanks for commenting!

So they ended up in the Virgins at the beginning of hurricane season? That's the opposite of what we are trying to do in this video. Maybe they lived there? Certainly people summer there but it can be risky during the hurricane season. I have friends who live there with sailboat but it is nerve wracking I think. And marine insurance these days would be astronomical.... We are going to have to agree to disagree on that being a good route. It's true some strange things happen with the wind sometimes. But, I have sailed the route the opposite direction your friends sailed at almost the same time of year twice. Check out S5E9-10. Historically, very little wind. The Bermuda High is sitting out there killing the wind north of the Puerto Rico, the Virgins and northeast of the Bahamas until it moves north in July. And the wind rotates clockwise around the high so all the wind I have experience there in May is from the SE. There is also a north west setting current slowing you down if you are headed to the Virgins from FL offshore. I'm not saying it can't be done but you could wait a long time to get 12 days of good wind for that voyage. Maybe you could sail part of it and motor most of it in the extensive calms. And here is the thing--In three seasons of sailing in the Virgins and St Martin area I have seen very little of the NE trades in the winter and spring. What I have seen is a lot of east and ESE trades and it is booming. The A30 is. great boat. Would love to have one if I didn't have the boat I have. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.

You're welcome Rick. Thanks for watching and commenting.

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Awesome, thank you!

Aww shucks. LOL. Seriously, I am glad you enjoyed it. I really appreciate such a nice comment. Very nice. Thanks.

Great. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.

T34C is a nice boat. S&S knew how to design great sailing boats. Good to hear you are happy with the engine. Thanks for commenting.

You're welcome. It was fun to put together. Thanks for commenting.

You're welcome. Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.

We joke about that sometimes. But the reality is there are a couple really good sailing channels without bikinis.

@@FarReachVoyages lol the bikinis are hard to beat though

Ha! I replied to the wrong comment. But you were quick and went with it. 😂

De nada! Portuguese is a gorgeous language. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Uraahhh Leatherneck! Thanks for the comment and engaging. Good luck with your boat. Are you a member of the CDSOA? Are you in a fleet? It's a great boat. It will take you anywhere you want to go.

Thanks BorisNazin. I agreee. 😂

That's awesome Daniel Culpper. Thanks much for engaging. I'd like to sail to Newfoundland at some point. I have a friend who sailed there in his Ingrid 38 this summer. He had nothing but great things to say about it. Good luck with your next voyage.

Thanks. Appreciate the comment. IP35 is a nice boat. I hope you have a great time cruising in the US.

Let's see what happens.... There's always a lot of balls to juggle.