40. We Made a BIG Mistake | Learning the Lines - DIY Sailing

We made a big mistake. We shouldn’t have started the refit with the boat in the water, and the consequences of that mistake mean we have to move the boat missing portlights, sails, grab handles, deck hardware, etc. 70 nautical miles to an affordable boatyard. There aren’t any other good, affordable, DIY liveaboard boatyards any closer to us.

Once the boat is in the new yard, we can continue the full refit of Freebie, starting with the deck. The plan is to completely refit the boat for world cruising over the next year or so. Yes, we plan to sail the world on a boat we got for free. Initially this wasn’t the goal, but now we realize Randi and I don’t need any more boat than we have. 32′ is certainly large enough and the construction of the boat is solid. With Freebie properly outfitted, we have no problems taking her across oceans.

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