From my "The Viking Route" trilogy on my YouTube channel

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In this video, we replace some of our old fire extinguishers after we check the dates on the back of them! Do your crew know where everything is? Is everything in date? Is equipment placed in a good location? Our Website: https://boatingwiththebaileys.com Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/BoatingBaileys Instagram: https://instagram.com/boatingwiththebaileys/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BoatingwiththeBaileys If you wish to support us: https://ko-fi.com/boatingwiththebaileys

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Spotting, seeing land after some time sailing the oceans/seas, is always exhilarating @SailingGlacierGem

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🇫🇷 Jolies lumières ce soir à bord de Biotherm. La journée a été difficile pour Paul Meilhat avec du vent fort et une mer formée, mais le skipper est satisfait de son classement. 🇬🇧 Beautiful lights this evening aboard Biotherm. It's been a tough day for Paul Meilhat, with strong winds and heavy seas, but the skipper is satisfied with his ranking. ------------------------ ➡️ SUIVEZ-NOUS ! // FOLLOW US ! 🔗 Website : www.vendeeglobe.org 📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vendeeglobe/ 🐦 Twitter FR : https://twitter.com/VendeeGlobe | Twitter ENG : https://twitter.com/VendeeGlobeENG 🕺 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@vendee_globe 💻 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VendeeGlobe 💼 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/vendée-globe/

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1) Understanding your energy needs is essential to determine how much solar you need. Start by making an "energy budget". List all your consumers and their daily usage. For example, if your LED lights use 1W per bulb and you have eight bulbs on for 5 hours a day, that would be 8 Watts for 5 hours or (8x5) 40 Wh (Watt hours). I like to use kWh to keep things consistent. 40 Wh = 0.040 kWh. It's a good idea to list what you're using while at anchor and another list of what you're using while underway (for instance, you don't use your autopilot at anchor). Remember to list everything: fridge, freezer, watermaker, autopilot, nav lights, chart plotters, etc. For example, here aboard Athena, with an electric galley, fridge, freezer, watermaker, two computers, etc, we use an average of 5.5 kWh per day. 2) To give you a quick estimate, use https://globalsolaratlas.info/ to find "Global horizontal irradiation" per day for your location. Take your daily energy consumption from step 1 and divide that by the number of solar hours. In the case of Athena, located in the Caribbean, that would be 5.5kWh per day / 5 sun hours = 1.1 kW solar array. Keep in mind that this is a theoretical number that does not take into account the shading or degradation of the panels over time. Let's add 30%. 1.1 x 1.3 = 1.43 kW. You can now divide that number by the panel's Nominal Power output. In the case of Athena, our panels are 400W SunPower panels. 1430W / 400W = 3.6 panels needed to cover our 5.5 kWh per day consumption. 3) Understand that the amount of solar you can install on a small sailboat is limited by the size of the boat and heavily influenced by shading and, of course, the boat's location. The size of the panels might also be defined by the height of your stanchions or the size of an existing solar arch. Figure out where you're able and willing to install panels. That will dictate the size and number of panels. 4) Use Victron Energy's MPPT Calculator to calculate what MPPT is ideally sized for your solar panels and expected output based on location. Based on our experience in the Caribbean, the estimate provided by the guide is reasonable. https://www.victronenergy.com/mppt-calculator. Remember that it's best practice to avoid combining panels with different specs on the same MPPT. #sailboat #sailboatproject #boatwork #saillife #liveaboard #liveaboardlife #saltlife #sailing #sailingadventure #travel ingcouple #livingonaboat #solar #sailboatsolar

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Alexander Marine as exclusive importers of Galeon Yachts are pleased to present the Galeon 435 GTO model to the Australian and New Zealand market. The 435 GTO is the latest and largest addition to the powerful lineup of Galeon Yachts outboard powered models, with its sleek contours and versatile space distribution on board, bound to stand out in any marina. The silhouette is a clear evolution of the acclaimed 375 GTO with even more aggressive lines and eye-catching details fitted onto the two-tone exterior. The striking side profile features full-length hull windows and partially glazed fold-down balconies, while the wheelhouse is surrounded by glass for unobstructed, 360 degree views. Galeon Yachts are famous for introducing the Beach Mode to a wider audience, with deployable port and starboard balconies that extend the width of the cockpit significantly to provide additional space for activities and entertaining guests on board. Another unique feature comes in the form of folding glass doors dividing the cockpit to allow full climate control and added security in the wheelhouse. The main deck includes the port side wetbar, a U-shaped dinette and three independent sport helm seats. Both side windows can be lowered into the hull - a marvel of engineering considering their size and location. An oversized, tinted sunroof comes in two pieces and can be retracted at a moment's notice. Down below, a well appointed galley area holds generous storage and offers standing height with easy access to both guest cabins. Opposite the galley, the head comes fitted with upscale cabinetry and a walk-in shower to keep things tidy and organised. The master cabin is in the bow and equipped with a double bed and a plethora of storage areas. The interior is well-lit thanks to the oversized windows, ceiling skylight and dispersed LED illumination. Quality and finish are typical Galeon's superb standards with sophisticated and curved woodwork, stainless steel details and a variety of custom options to choose from. The guest cabin is located midships and features a double and single bed. The full-sized doors allow for easy access during the day and privacy by night for your guests. The portside flush floor design allows easy walkthrough access from the helm to the wide bow, where a seating arrangement with a table or a complete sunpad awaits. The front bench is set in a reclined position with sporty headrests and stylish, two-tone quilted upholstery. To minimize rocking motion from waves, swell, and wake, the Galeon 435 GTO can be optioned with a gyroscopic stabiliser. Powering the vessel are triple Mercury Verado outboard engines with various horsepower options. With top performance, striking design and upscale quality the 435 GTO is a worthy addition to the Galeon Yachts lineup, far exceeding the expectations for this class of vessel. Please note: Alexander Marine is the official Galeon Yachts dealer for Australia and New Zealand. As such, we benefit from superior product knowledge and the ongoing resources of the Galeon factory and production staff. Buy your next Galeon vessel with utmost confidence via our office. Disclaimer: Images displayed in this listing are sistership photos for illustrative purposes and may contain equipment & components not included in a new build yacht. All specifications in this presentation are provided for information only, and consistent with our continual improvement policy may evolve with each yacht built. Buyers should satisfy themselves with respect to the as-built specification of each yacht relevant to their needs. To find out more or to talk to one of our Yacht Sales Executives, visit www.alexandermarineaust.com.au or call +61 (0)7 5618 0000,

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