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[Ep 3] We Moved Onto a 43 Foot Sailboat!
20 March 2025 · 21 min · 425 views · Monterey
What this video covers
Armand and Liya transition to full-time liveaboard life by downsizing their household possessions and moving their remaining belongings onto a 43-foot sailboat named Cosmo. To fund their cruising, they sell household items through Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Nextdoor, eBay, Poshmark, and Craigslist, while donating unsold goods.0:32 The couple utilizes a storage unit for items they intend to keep but cannot fit on the boat, such as ski gear.8:00 During the move, they encounter challenges with limited storage space and the logistics of organizing their belongings into the boat's nooks and crannies.10:40 They prioritize essential items and office equipment for their remote work setup, eventually clearing their apartment in Monterey, California.11:47 The transition involves significant physical labor, including multiple trips between their home, the boat, and the post office to ship sold items.13:42 The process concludes with the couple settling into the boat's cockpit and cabin, marking the start of their full-time cruising lifestyle.19:45
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