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We can provision for at least 12 months. Last year I provisioned in Panama in March and didn't need to buy anything until after we arrived in New Zealand in November, and then only needed fresh meats and milk and beer as we still had plenty of every other kind of food. Still had plenty of canned meats, chili and such as well as canned veggies and loads of snack foods and staples. That should be our final long-term provisioning as food supplies are plentiful everywhere else we will be cruising during our circumnavigation. I actually gave away meats in Tonga because had to get rid of it before reaching New Zealand.
I vacuum seal almost everything and it lasts unbelievably long time. Found some crackers recently that were sealed in Aug 06 and they were still crisp and fresh tasting, not soft and rancid.
Boat is 16 meters and has extremely large storage capacity. Have 6 totally dry floor lockers that are about 18-inches deep and 4-ft long. Great place to store wine and vac-sealed bread flour for use in the bread maker. Have 2 large freezer lockers which can be set as either freezers or fridges, plus 1 under-counter upright fridge. Do have a high-capacity watermaker. All the comforts of a real home.
Judy
S/V BeBe
Amel SM2 #387
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