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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
Would you enjoy cocktail evenings on her sunbeds or high-speed cruises at 39 knots? Rate this watercraft from 1-5 stars and comment below! Princess V78 © Princess Yachts Length: 80 ft 4 in (24.48 m) Beam: 18 ft 11 in (5.76 m) Draft: 5 ft 4 in (1.62 m) Displacement: approx. 53,605 kg (118,179 lb) Engines: Twin MAN V12-1900 (2 × 1,900 mhp) Top Speed: approx. 37-39 knots Fuel Capacity: 6,000 litres Water Capacity: 297-304 US gal (approx. 1,150-1,350 L) The V78 combines bold exterior design with expansive interior volume: her hydraulic bathing platform and tender garage make life on deck seamless, while her main deck saloon floods with light thanks to full-length windows and an electric opening roof. Below decks, four spacious en suite cabins accommodate up to eight guests in luxury. She blends performance with elegance—offering power, style, and livability in a flagship motor yacht. #PrincessV78 #FlagshipMotorYacht #LuxuryEntertainer #HarbourMasters