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From a source closer than most of us " always secure your batteries"

Live sail die live feed here https://www.facebook.com/livesaildie.official/videos/129774008967086

Or an NZ in Auckland, 2000.

Hope your trip north goes well with fair winds.

We saved a lot by not making any changes for the first 3 years.

A pity you didn't get to the Mercs. One of the most spectacular cruising areas to be had.

Nothing better to do so rode into dock. Lots of TV cameras waiting...cold crew coming back and hugging wife + kids

Inspiration for American Magic. Too soon?

YouTube Video of American Magic Port Entry Stern Camera "it's going to be a hard maneuver, it's going to be a real hard maneuver" followed by: "Aww I lost the rudder here"

ok, I may have judged a bit early...

Would have happened in those cheap beer can boats too

A survey commissioned by and for the owner is no insurance for you. The only way to do this is to get a qualified person (or business) to carry out a full survey to your specification. They will need to know intended use as a part of that and if off-shore in this yacht is your intention they need to know that. For a steel yacht of that age and your intended use I'd go for a full rig inspection and report, a hull/deck/superstructure survey and a mechanical and systems survey (engine, gearbox/drive, electrical, electronics). It will be pricey, but you have the reassurance and the surveyo

I could not disagree more. Yesterday was great, and today was still good, albeit a bit fickle. IMO the best sailed boat won each race.