MAINTENANCE COSTS + Lessons Learned LIVING on a NEW SAILING CATAMARAN | Harbors Unknown Ep. 54

MAINTENANCE COSTS + Lessons Learned LIVING on a NEW SAILING CATAMARAN | Harbors Unknown Ep. 54

So many people dream about living on a boat and sailing around the world. It’s a big risk. You need to leave everything behind. Fabio retired early from a career as a surgeon, and a hospital executive. And I (Kristin) left a promising advertising career to chase that dream. Just over a year ago, that dream became a reality when we moved aboard our new Seawind 1600 catamaran. It hasn’t been without challenges, getting caught in storms, boat repairs, and learning to be self-sufficient. But the most valuable resource we have in this world is time. We wanted to make the most of our time here, experience everything this beautiful world has to offer and make an impact. So to make this easier for you guys, we’re sharing everything we’ve learned living on and sailing our new catamaran over 4000 nautical miles, the safety and comfort upgrades, how much it cost to maintain and run a new sailing catamaran for a year, and answer the question, would we do it again? Take the risk. Sell everything. Retire early. Leave family and friends to embrace this life of uncertainty and adventure.

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VIDEO WITH WARRANTY PROCESS TIPS: https://youtu.be/B_1SJFbfQqI

VIDEO WITH SAFETY KIT TIPS: https://youtu.be/8cXguZ1oyCc

HARVESTING FOOD FROM THE SEA PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwNmkqXr856O8WLOkB6Z9Qf-e4qtCl21

If you’re new here, Harbors Unknown is the story of two dreamers, Kristin and Fabio Potenti, and our French Bulldog dog Yoda. We sold our home at the beginning of the pandemic (May 27th, 2020) and moved aboard our Seawind Catamarans boat, Wanderlust, in September, 2020. We’re sailing her to Harbors Unknown, to explore the world’s vast cultures through food, a common thread amongst people everywhere. Connecting with people and places through the local cuisine, and showing how those dishes can be cooked on a boat with limited space and resources. We’re sharing our adventures as a sailing couple living on a boat and how it’s possible to live an alternative lifestyle that provides freedom and fulfillment. We have set off on our voyage sailing around the world, after exploring the beautiful waters of South Florida, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas. Subscribe now to join our sailing adventure.

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TIMECODES
00:00-01:03 Episode Intro
01:04-02:30 Initial Thoughts
02:31-04:41 Upgrades Made
04:42-11:52 Personal Key Takeaways
11:53-14:44 Cost of Owning & Maintaining a New Catamaran the First Year
14:45-15:33 Would We Do it Again?
15:34-16:53 Final Thoughts

MAINTENANCE COSTS + Lessons Learned LIVING on a NEW SAILING CATAMARAN | Harbors Unknown Ep. 54 Locations

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