
74. Liveaboard Lessons: Boat Buying, Refits & Sailing to Alaska
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⛵ Boat buying, major refits, and a first adventure to Alaska—this episode is packed with insights for new and aspiring cruisers. My guest shares how expert guidance helped them navigate the boat-buying process, how they tackled a refit with support from Pelagic Blue Cruising Services, and what it was like taking off for an offshore shakedown cruise.
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⛵ What matters when buying a liveaboard sailboat
🔧 Lessons from a refit
🌊 Taking off straight into a high-latitude adventure
📖 The importance of having a GOOD logbook at sea
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