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Refitting a sailboat while living aboard requires balancing maintenance tasks with daily life, as demonstrated by recent repairs in Ilhéus, Brazil. The host addressed a persistent issue with the outboard motor’s carburetor, eventually replacing it to improve engine performance and idle stability.8:19 Simultaneously, the boat’s aging refrigeration system failed, prompting the decision to remove the navigation station to install a 75-liter truck-style refrigerator.9:04 This modification repurposes underutilized space, though it requires significant carpentry and fiberglass work.9:52 Additional maintenance included repairing a leaking galley sink, a process complicated by the mess and noise inherent to performing fiberglass work inside a living space.13:16 During this period, the host’s cat, Marisca, underwent a successful spay surgery, requiring a week of recovery and monitoring.3:21 The host later traveled to São Paulo for the Vela Show, leaving the cat in a temporary home to avoid the stress of travel.14:58 These projects highlight the ongoing trade-offs between preserving a vessel's original layout and adapting it for modern efficiency and comfort.

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