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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. The family purchased their vessel, a center-cockpit boat named Caxiri, after tracking the listing for three years and securing it during the pandemic.17:46 The boat features a retractable centerboard, a spacious aft cabin, and original Danish instrumentation that the owners maintain for its historical character.10:18 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.26:28 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. 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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