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Show and Tell – Sailboat Style

May 13, 2013 by Melody

Vacilando - Cal 35 sailboat at anchor
Many of you have asked about Vacilando so we decided to put together a boat page to show you our humble abode. One thing we always get when we bring people aboard is comments about how spacious it feels because 35 feet is  generally considered to be on the average-to-small side for a cruising sailboat.Vacilando is a 1984 Cal 35, designed by the well-renowned boat designer Bill Lapworth. She’s 35′ LOA, draws 5′ and has an 11′-3″ beam. She has more room down below than earlier Cal’s and was designed mainly for the cruising couple who desired performance as well. She’s light, just 13,500 lbs. but her deep rudder digs in and she handles really well. There is over 6′ of headroom down below, tons of storage and a separate shower. She’s got an inboard Universal 35 hp Diesel and 3 blade prop that moves her along at over 6 knots when the wind dies. We carry 33 gallons of fuel, 9o gallons of water and have a 25 gallon black water holding tank. She’s a bit dated down below with her “almond” interior and rattan cabinet doors but she’s a great boat, she’s paid for, and one can never go wrong with any of the Bill Lapworth designs.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, we’ve put together a video and photo tour below to give you a better idea of our very simple, very minimal living space. We love the freedom, the simplicity, the experiences and the amazing views that she brings us every single day. Hope you enjoy!

VIDEO TOUR

PHOTO TOUR

Forward looking aft
Forward looking aft

Galley
Galley
Navigation Station
Navigation Station
Starboard settee
Starboard Settee
Port Settee
Port Settee
Head - aka Bathroom
Head – aka Bathroom
Head - Separate Shower
Head – Separate Shower
V-Berth (our room)
V-Berth (our room)
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Comments

  1. werdyab says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Yay! Loved getting to see where you live. And yes, Chris, I’d die if I had to use Mel’s closet. That girls must really love you. ;)

    • Melody says

      May 13, 2013 at 5:43 pm

      Amanda, you used to pack more in your suitcase to come for a one-night visit to Nashville than I can even fit in this closet. haha Seriously though, it’s much bigger than it looks, but still, you’re right. You would die. :)

  2. Peter & Kathie Mirrasoul says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Chris, nice vid of your boat’s interior. We’re on an ’82 Cal 39 MRK III and were envious of your separate shower and freezer space. Good look at a very nice and well maintained boat! Thanks for sharing.

    • Melody says

      May 13, 2013 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you! I just checked out your blog – Sea of Cortez… oh I’m envious. And I’m utterly fascinated by the “Blueberry” jellyfish you found. Amazing!!! Thanks for following along – we will now be checking out your adventures!

  3. CJ says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Thanks for the tour! It’s great to see where you live and get a peek into your daily lives.

    • Melody says

      May 13, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks, CJ – we miss you guys!

  4. Ourjourneytothesea says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    Looks beautiful! Thanks for inviting us inside your home.

    • Melody says

      May 13, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      Thank you for following along and taking a look!

  5. patty says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    I’m very impressed and envious of your joy.

  6. Anonymous says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    Hey, this looks familiar. yes, ladies and gentlemen . . . we can attest that this is “exactly what their boat looks like”. Lol. It was fun seeing the video tour. You forgot to mention that the freezer makes very very cold beer!!! yuuummmmm! ~mark and nae

    • Melody says

      May 14, 2013 at 9:28 am

      Ha! Yes, it does! So glad you guys got to stop by. It was great hanging with you!!

  7. Anonymous says

    May 14, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    YAY!!! Finally got to see all the way through. I absolutely LOVE it guys. Love you guys. Aunt D

    • Melody says

      May 24, 2013 at 12:33 pm

      Love you, too, Aunt Darla!! Hopefully one day you can see it in person! xoxo

  8. Anonymous says

    May 24, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    What a great video. You have a great DP working the camera. Your boat is beautiful. I love the wood work. Peace

    • Melody says

      May 24, 2013 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you!!

  9. Ken Johnson says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Great post, just finished readng your book while currently flying across country (as I write this). Yes working one of thse jobs you so aptly described. Maybe our paths will cross in the future if my wife and I get the courage you two found. Safe travels!

    • Melody says

      March 4, 2016 at 9:48 pm

      Thanks for reading along, Ken! (The book and the blog!) Go grab your wife and take an adventure. We’ll ice down the beer in case our paths cross. :)

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ABOUT US

CHRIS: Singer/Songwriter and author from Philly, (and also the author of this blog), transplanted to Nashville, took a break from the music biz and somehow convinced his girlfriend (now wife) to live on a boat and began writing books. You can check out his music on iTunes or his books on Amazon.

MELODY: Thought her husband was crazy for wanting to live on a boat, but never one to shy away from an adventure, decided to play along and fell in love with cruising. She blogs about how to make money while cruising at Saving to Sail and helps solopreneurs build 6-figure digital product businesses at Soloprenista.

JET: Dutch Shepherd rescue who traveled more miles in his 14 years than most people do in a lifetime. Refuses to vacuum his own hair and instead insists on shrimp tails and belly rubs. (Update: Jet crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Sunday, May 23, 2021 but will always be our favorite crew member and is dearly missed.)

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