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A couple living aboard a sailboat at Aratu Yacht Club in Brazil balances professional careers with a long-term plan for full-time cruising with their two children.1:40 The family purchased their vessel, a center-cockpit boat named Caxiri, after tracking the listing for three years and securing it during the pandemic.18:21 The boat features a retractable centerboard, a spacious aft cabin, and original Danish instrumentation that the owners maintain for its historical character.10:17 While the couple currently maintains a conventional lifestyle with land-based jobs and school commutes, they are actively preparing for a transition to a nomadic life, including researching homeschooling methods.19:37 They emphasize that the shift to living aboard requires significant planning, including structural refits and a gradual change in personal values regarding consumerism and time management.23:22 The owners advise prospective liveaboards to gain experience through charters and community involvement to determine if the lifestyle suits them before committing.30:12

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