CRUISING SHOT OF THE WEEK

Broke Sailor sent in this beautiful sunset taken in Portsmouth, Dominica from the cockpit of his Pacific Seacraft 37.

 


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Just Cruising With George Day

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The All New Hylas 48

 

“Quite simply, the Hylas H48 is 2019’s Best Full-Size Cruiser Under 48 Feet.” Says “Boat of the Year” judges.

 

“As a long-range voyaging vessel, the judges found it irresistible…the stainless work is just incredible…you could sail by yourself without any problem. Impressive,” 

    The new H48 boasts wide, clean decks, ease of handling, deck-saloon windows for optimum light and visibility, and a classic, spacious center cockpit. Available in 3-cabin, 2-heads or luxurious twin stateroom layout. “Yes, it’s more expensive than the other boats in this class. But there’s real value there too. It’s solidly put together. It’s a very elegant-looking boat. For a couple who want and can afford this style of bluewater cruiser, it’s a sweet ride.”

    The Hylas H48 will be on display at the Miami Boat Show Feb 14-18 2019

 

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Up Front

Dock Talk

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Be a hero with your crew: Convert your winches to electric

Make life easier for your crew by converting your boat’s winches to electric. Every Harken® winch made after 1999 was designed to be converted. It’s easy to make the shift by using a Harken conversion kit that includes a winch shaft, motor and gearbox, circuit breaker, switches, and dual-function control box. Also included is a disconnect rod that allows you to use the winch manually. Winch motors can be mounted horizontally or vertically belowdeck. Don’t have Harken winches? Harken makes a line of powerful electric winches that operate in manual mode for racing. Click here to watch a winch conversion.

 

 

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The Jackline Insurance Program: Insurance for Global Cruisers & Living Aboard

The Jackline Insurance Program by Gowrie Group and IMIS provides cruisers with the insurance protection needed to roam freely and navigate the globe. Customized insurance solutions developed for you by marine insurance experts who understand the cruising lifestyle. Broad coverages available such as: world-wide navigation, approval for living aboard with a crew of two, personal property coverage, mechanical breakdown, ice damage, pollution liability, reef damage liability, loss of use, approval of older yachts, international health insurance, personal liability ashore, and more. The program is managed by IMIS and Gowrie Group, and endorsed by Seven Seas Cruising Association. www.gowrie.com/jackline, jackline@gowrie.com, 800.541.4647.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Walkthrough the Xquisite X5 Catamaran

 

Xquisite Yachts will be at the Miami show starting today. This video will whet your appetite to see the boat in person, or if you can’t make it to Miami, this video is a great introduction to the boat.

 
  

 

 

SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Before reading on, please complete this week’s survey.

 

Do you plan to add solar panels to your boat this year?  

 

Our survey on home-made videos is intended to give us an idea of how many sailing cinematographers there are among our readers. If you have videos you would like to share, please send us a link to them via the email cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com

 

Many thanks for all of you who took the time to respond to last week’s survey on making videos of your sailing and cruising adventures. 34% of those who replied make videos and the majority share these videos on their own blogs. About half share videos on YouTube and Vimeo while 32% share on Facebook. 

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