Shorts Lumikha

Ever wondered what's hidden beneath the floorboards of a sailboat? ? In this episode, we're stepping just ahead of the saloon into the guest area of Vela. Beneath your feet lies a network of essential systems that keep life on board running smoothly: ? Thru-hulls: - One for discharging the holding tank. - A water intake for the toilet and our new washdown pump. ? Shower drain pump: - Pumps out the water from your onboard shower, keeping things dry. ? ? Depth and speed transducers: - Telling us how fast we're going and how deep the waters are. ? ? Forward-looking sonar: - A lifesaver for spotting shallow waters ahead, helping us navigate safely into hidden coves and anchorages. ? It's amazing how many essential systems are tucked away down here. Had you imagined that so many of the things we use daily are hidden beneath the floorboards? ? ? Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay #YouTubeShorts #Explore #TravelVlog #Vloggers #DailyLife #ChristmasCalendar #Vlogmas #ChristmasOnBoard #Beneteau44cc #Sailing #Liveaboard #lifeatsea

The cockpit is where we spend most of our time while sailing. It's not just where we navigate Vela, but also a space for dining, working, and planning our next adventure. ? Why a center cockpit, you ask? ? It's closer to the mast, giving us more stability at sea. ? Enclosed protection keeps us safe and dry in bad weather. ? ? Perfect for long-term cruising-though it's a bit smaller than an aft cockpit, it's a trade-off we're happy to make. This winter, we're upgrading the enclosure for better visibility while docking-ready for new adventures at anchor. ? What do you think? Would you choose a center cockpit or an aft cockpit for your dream sailboat? ? ? Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay #YouTubeShorts #Explore #TravelVlog #Vloggers #DailyLife #ChristmasCalendar #Vlogmas #ChristmasOnBoard #Beneteau44cc #Sailing #Liveaboard #LifeAtSea

Day 13 of our Christmas calendar takes a closer look at the deck of Vela! Built for adventure! ? ? Bow: - Equipped with a 33kg Rocna Vulcan anchor. - 80 meters of chain. - Electric windlass for the heavy lifting. ? Washdown Pump behind the chain locker: To keep things tidy, we've got a saltwater washdown pump installed. It's perfect for rinsing off the anchor and chain, keeping mud and grime off the deck. ? Midship on each side: - Water filling stations for our two water tanks - Discharge outlets for our holding tanks. ? Aft Deck: - Storage lockers for all our deck gear, extra diesel, - Gas locker (soon to be extra storage when we go electric ?). ? Swimming Platform: - Another deck locker - Emergency tiller access - Freshwater shower after a jump in the clear blue water ? And soon, a solar arch will complete the setup - hosting our solar panels, dinghy, grill, and liferaft. ? This deck is ready for everything from long passages to lazy days at anchor. What's a must-have feature on your dream boat's deck? ? Let us know! ? ? Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay #YouTubeShorts #Explore #TravelVlog #Vloggers #DailyLife #ChristmasCalendar #Vlogmas #ChristmasOnBoard #Beneteau44cc #Sailing #Liveaboard #LifeAtSea