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Camille Milligan and Jesse purchased a sailboat in Malaysia with minimal prior sailing experience.▶ 0:11 Despite conducting a pre-purchase survey, the couple encountered immediate maintenance challenges, including a leaky gearbox that required three weeks of repairs.▶ 1:11 Additional failures included a non-functional electric bilge pump, a clogged toilet holding tank, and a broken fridge fan.▶ 1:22 These repairs forced the pair to develop skills in mechanics, plumbing, and rigging.▶ 1:37 The couple emphasizes that boat ownership requires constant maintenance to prevent failures at sea, noting that the reality of the lifestyle involves significant labor rather than constant leisure.▶ 1:35 They rely on their backgrounds as surfers and divers to interpret wind and sea conditions while maintaining a resilient mindset during technical setbacks.▶ 2:45

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