Single-Handing an 80ft Steel Sailboat in Alaskan Winter

Snowy morning in Wrangell, Alaska. Audrey is in Anchorage gathering supplies, and I am on my own. Today’s mission: single-hand the 80ft steel motor sailor over to the crane dock and load 3,000 pounds of concrete for a foundation repair job in Port Protection, Alaska. No bow thruster. Single screw. Snow squalls. And a surprise fuel leak in the engine room before I even leave the harbor. This is a real day in the life of running and maintaining a large steel vessel in Southeast Alaska. Fuel system problems, dock maneuvering, crane logistics, and figuring it out solo. Living aboard year-round means learning to handle your boat alone when needed. It also means solving problems as they arise, whether that’s leaking inspection plates or moving freight by crane. 3,000 pounds of concrete is heading back to Port Protection for the next phase of foundation repairs. Thanks for being here. If you own remote coastal property in Southeast Alaska and need access, logistics, or emergency work, reach out through our website or the email in our About section. If you want to see where this concrete is needed - Check out a recent video on our channel here - https://youtu.be/ps2Na2zU8sM?si=KlV-BvuvVi9xzwJ_ Chapters • Snowy morning in Wrangell • Fuel tank inspection plate leak • Diesel in the bilge • Preparing to leave the harbor • Single-handing the Gypsy • Approach to the crane dock • Working with wind and current • Docking alone without a bow thruster • Adjusting lines and protecting the skiff • City crane dock logistics • Preparing to load 3,000 lbs of concrete #SingleHanded #Alaska #LiveaboardLife #BoatLife #WinterDocking #SteelBoat Keywords: Single handed sailing Single handed docking Solo docking large boat steel sailboat Handling a large vessel alone Winter boating Alaska Liveaboard life Alaska Remote logistics Alaska Port Protection Alaska Working boat life Steel motor sailor