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The HARDIN 44 Voyager, a classic sailing yacht from 1978, is a seaworthy vessel fully equipped for extended voyages. This well-maintained boat is ready to set sail with a range of features that combine performance and comfort. Engine: Powered by a robust "Yanmar" 75ps TD engine with 1,400 hours, the yacht boasts an excellent mechanical condition. The engine underwent a new installation in 2011 and has undergone meticulous annual inspections. The starter battery was replaced in November 2021, ensuring reliable starts. Sails: The yacht features high-quality "Doyle" sails, including a mainsail with lazy jacks (2012), a mizzen (2014), a self-tacking jib (2014), and a yankee on a furler (2014). Additionally, there are extra sails for different conditions, including a storm jib and a light wind sail for the jib stay. "Sunbrella" sail covers protect the sails when not in use. Anchoring and Windlass: The anchoring system includes a "Manson Supreme" anchor (65lbs, 2012) and a "CQR" anchor (45lbs). The yacht is equipped with a powerful "Lofrans" windlass (1500W, 2011) for convenient and efficient anchor handling. Navigation and Electronics: For navigation, the yacht is equipped with a "Furuno" autopilot, a "Lowrance" GPS plotter/fish finder (2015), and a "B&G" wind speed/direction indicator. Communication is facilitated by two VHF radios, one of which includes a GPS and AIS receiver (2015). Electrical System: The yacht is powered by four Trojan 105 batteries (450 Ah, October 2019) and supplemented by four solar panels providing approximately 360 W of power. An "AiLi" battery monitor (2021) ensures efficient management of the electrical system. Tanks and Utilities: With two 100-gallon diesel tanks and two 100-gallon fiberglass water tanks, the yacht has ample fuel and water storage for extended journeys. A Force 10 water heater is installed, although it has not been connected to the engine. A water purification filter with an extra faucet ensures a clean water supply. Additional Features: Davits for convenient dinghy storage Refrigerator installed in 2017 Three-burner stove with oven for onboard cooking Utility box (2016) for storage of LPG tanks, ropes, and other essentials Refurbishment: The deck has undergone refurbishment, including the removal of balusters and toe rail to address leaking issues. The interior has been renovated with new paint and varnishing, enhancing the overall aesthetics and comfort of the yacht. With its comprehensive set of features and recent refurbishments, the HARDIN 44 Voyager is a reliable and comfortable vessel for sailors seeking adventure on the open seas. Location Dominica. Possible to sail it to Guadeloupe or Martinique. German flag. https://lookboat.com/boat/hardin-44-voyager-for-sale-in-the-caribbean-dominica/

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The Sealine F380 is the first model introduced since German boat-builder Hanse took over the company, so our reviewer Alex Smith took the time to shoot a First Look video of the boat at the Dusseldorf boat show. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2014/03/2014-sealine-f38-first-look-video/

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Screwhead teak plugs in 23 seconds!! Having just replaced around 1000 teak screw head plugs…this was the process.. Unscrew every exposed screw: I used a battery drill driver. Drill the hole deeper: I used a 10mm forstner bit as it fitted the existing holes perfectly and did a tidy job. This is subject to having enough teak left to drill deeper. Fortunately Najad were generous with their teak! Try not to drill as far as the fibreglass. Add sealant and replace the screws: I’ve seen videos where they say the screws were just for construction and you can leave them out. That is probably correct but I’m going for better safe than sorry. If the teak was thinner with no room to drill deeper and replace the screws I’d leave them out as a last chance of getting a few more years out of a worn deck. Sealant to stop any water getting into the deck core. I used a hand screwdriver rather than power to replace them as power was tending to rip out the self tapping screws from the fibreglass. Put glue on the plug: I used a polyurethane foaming wood glue. Epoxy would be very strong but mixing all the batches a big pain if you have lots to do. Try to get more glue on the edges than the base of the plug as I had a couple of plugs pushed out as the glue foamed up. Tap in the plug: I used a standard claw hammer as it’s all I had but I daresay a wooden mallet is recommended but the top of the plug is waste material anyway so it matters not. Cut off the excess: I used a Fein multi tool oscillating saw. Be careful with your angle as you don’t want to gouge the surrounding deck. It took me a few goes to master the technique but was pretty quick when I did. I said the top of the plugs were waste but if you found yourself short a lot of them had enough material left to do more holes. Sand flat: I used a random orbit sander with a worn 80 grit pad. I now have fresh patches all over the deck so, once I’ve completed a couple of caulking touch ups, I’ll give the whole deck a very light sanding. You could just leave the newly sanded plug patches to grey down to match the deck if you preferred. And that’s it…repeat many times! Feel free to ask any questions 😊⛵️ #boatlife #liveaboardsailboat #boatmaintenance #najad #boatrepairs

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Volviendo de Colonia del Sacramento el 22 de septiembre de 2013

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