SAWLORS - Sailing Around the Worldvideo

07 | Our new home, the sailboat / We sold everything to live on a boat - Sailing around the world

21 May 2017 · 5 min · 37K views

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Thais Canado and Beto Toledo prepare their sailboat for a transition to full-time liveaboard life by organising storage, cleaning the interior, and upgrading equipment.1:26 The crew spent three days deep-cleaning the cabin to remove mould and mites.1:42 Technical upgrades include replacing interior lighting with energy-efficient LEDs and installing a new rod holder on the exterior.2:02 A custom-fitted cockpit enclosure now covers the entire boat, allowing the crew to keep windows open during rain.2:17 The owners stocked the galley with non-perishable staples like rice and beans, planning to source fresh produce and proteins locally during their voyage.3:03 They also installed a new custom mattress to improve sleep quality.3:33 The crew completed final preparations while awaiting a favourable weather window for their planned departure to Ilhabela.3:33

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