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S/V FanSea Hobos is a Deltaville, Virginia based 2008 Gemini Catamaran 105MC For Sale By Owner. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades. 2008 Gemini 105MC Catamaran — 34′ LOA, 14′ beam. This well-maintained example is in excellent condition and presents as a turnkey platform for comfortable coastal cruising. The boat has been carefully cared for and thoughtfully upgraded, including a modern solar energy system to support extended stays off the dock. A dinghy and outboard are included, making this 105MC ready to cruise from day one. The Gemini 105MC was developed as an affordable, compact, and easy-to-handle cruising catamaran ideal for sailors transitioning to multihulls. The “MC” (convertible) introduced an extended cockpit cover to allow a full enclosure, effectively expanding usable living space and protecting the cockpit/lounge from the elements. The MC also features a slightly taller mast while remaining ICW-friendly, preserving good performance in light airs without sacrificing low-clearance capability for inland waters. This boat’s layout and design emphasize practical use, safety and simplicity: a protected cockpit that converts to an enclosed social area, ample deck access for handling lines and anchoring, and systems geared toward low-maintenance cruising. The upgraded solar array and well-organized electrical system improve self-sufficiency, charging house batteries and supporting onboard amenities while underway or at anchor. Mechanically sound and marina-ready, this Gemini 105MC is suited for weekend adventures, coastal passagemaking, or as a comfortable liveaboard platform for sailors who value easy handling and sensible systems. Contact us for a complete equipment and maintenance inventory, high-resolution photos, and to schedule a viewing or sea trial. Serious inquiries only, please. https://www.catamaransite.com/yachts-for-sale/gemini-105mc-17/

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Our dry dock in 56 seconds! Coralia visited the Spa in December 2020. We used 1SE to show what we got up to!

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Would you change seacock valve 65cm below the water line whilst afloat?! It might not be as scary as you think. This valve body seized up (despite only being 3-4 years old) so I unscrewed it, popped in a wooden bung, bought a new one and screwed it on. The trick is to be prepared. I had all my wooden bungs on hand, covered any electrical equipment and was ready for the worst case scenario. Fortunately, because it was a fairly new fitting, it came undone relatively easily and the job was pretty straight forward 😊💦 And what’s the worst case scenario I was prepared for? The worst case scenario is the thru hull fitting itself breaking off when I attempt to unscrew the valve. What would I do about it? Just tap in one of my many wooden bungs and then arrange to get the boat lifted out! That scenario was quite unlikely but it helps to think through what could happen. What also helped me is that, from previous experimentation on another boat, we have pumps that I know could easily outrun the water coming in through that hole. An uncontrolled inflow through that fitting wouldn’t be good as it would spray seawater everywhere but it’s good to know that the pumps could cope. It’s always counter intuitive and panic inducing to see water flooding in to the boat and I know many people don’t like to pull out their paddle wheel log transducers for that very reason however staying calm and knowing that it would actually take quite a long time to sink through a 3/4” hole means it may not be as bad as you think. Always worth thinking what else could help. Whilst away, shopping for parts, I left Kate armed with cushions as well as wooden bungs as a cushion pushed hard over a hole will slow the flow enough that most bilge pumps would cope. Despite my previous experiments I was even surprised how little water we took on but the point is that, with a little thought and prep, changing a valve or pulling that paddle wheel so it doesn’t foul up needn’t be that stressful or require an expensive lift out. Luckily for me everything went super smoothly this time so no need for backup plans! It does get the heart pumping a bit when you haven’t done it for a while though! 😊💦 #followintrepidbear #sailinglife #sailing #sailor #liveaboard #sailboat #boatlife

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