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After eight years of cruising, the crew of the 9.5-meter sailboat *Vagabond* reflects on their transition from a small Swiss-based vessel to a larger, more comfortable boat purchased in Panama.11:23 Their journey began in 2017, involving a transport from Switzerland to France and subsequent Atlantic crossings marked by mechanical failures, engine issues, and a collision with a whale that damaged the rudder and steering system.1:41 The crew navigated the Panama Canal, a 77-kilometer transit taking approximately 10 hours, before embarking on a 29-day Pacific crossing to the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia.25:19 Throughout their travels, they managed seasickness with scopolamine patches and relied on manual steering during rudder failures.33:33 They emphasize the mental challenges of living in confined spaces and the necessity of constant boat maintenance, including engine repairs and sail management during squalls.9:38 The transition to a larger vessel in Panama aimed to provide more comfort for long-term cruising and extended stays in remote archipelagos.11:23

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