Jolly Mon anchored in Tod Inlet on a September morning in the Canadian Gulf Islands.

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Step inside the heart of this incredible vessel! We're standing next to a genuine piece of maritime history: a Gardner 6L3 engine that rolled off the line long before WWII ended. Forget modern complexity; this powerhouse has logged between 120,000 and 150,000 hours, even after a couple of rebuilds! It proudly replaced the original three-cylinder Fairbanks Morse, but the real magic is the startup: watch how we use 230 PSI of high-pressure air to coax this mechanical giant into life, manually cycling it before it catches its rhythm. This isn't just an engine; it's a legend that defines incredible longevity and access to every system you can imagine! #TrawlerLife #ClassicYacht #BoatRestoration #ChrisCraft #YachtLens #WoodenBoat #Liveaboard #YachtTour #GardnerDiesel #MarineEngine #GardnerEngine #VintageMachinery #BoatLife #AirStart #MechanicalMarvel #OldSchoolPower #MaritimeHistory

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Excited to drive the dinghy on vacation? Just watch out for your elbows! It's easy to get caught up in the moment and accidentally ruin a crew member's day with a broken nose or a black eye. Keep your elbows down when starting the engine to keep everyone safe. #sailing #bareboat #sailingschool #sailingvacation #dinghy

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Walking around a Japanese castle during cherry blossom season. Moats were designed to protect—keeping outsiders out, and insiders in. Years ago, a mentor shared that insight with me while explaining life and business in Japan. But over time, I’ve come to see something deeper. In Japan, it’s not enough to simply be on the inside. The real goal… is to belong. This is another Field Note as I move toward a new chapter—transitioning from Pacific Solo to Japan Solo, exploring longevity, community, and what it means to live well and stay connected. #Japan #JapaneseCulture #Belonging #Community #JapanSolo #CherryBlossoms #Sakura #LifeLessons #Longevity #NeverTooLate #SlowTravel #FieldNotes

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Mâtage du RM 1380 n°6 🪛⚒️🪝 Nous pouvons toujours compter sur la collaboration de @prepa.nautic et le @portlarochelle pour les mâtages de nos bateaux !

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