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Adriano Plotzky details the transition from land-based life to full-time cruising, emphasizing the shift in maintenance responsibilities and the integration of onboard technology.▶ 1:26 Living aboard requires owners to become self-sufficient in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs, tasks previously outsourced to professionals while living in apartments.▶ 1:26 The boat features a 30-foot layout with a folding Lewmar steering wheel to maximize cockpit space.▶ 4:22 Navigation and safety systems include a cockpit-mounted GPS, wind station, autopilot, and a tridata display for depth and speed.▶ 3:25 An anchor chain counter simplifies single-handed anchoring, while a radar system allows for secure night navigation.▶ 3:21 Plotzky utilizes redundant navigation tools, including a chart plotter at the navigation station, multiple iPads running Navionics, and a smartphone.▶ 4:49 The crew divides labor, with one partner managing food and interior organization while the other handles external maintenance and weather routing.▶ 0:15 The couple transitioned to sailing in 2011 after a chance meeting led to a shared interest in the lifestyle.▶ 6:40

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