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A family of three lives aboard a Polaris 34 sailboat in Urca, Rio de Janeiro, balancing professional careers in engineering with a lifestyle centered on nature and proximity to the sea.0:19 The couple, both aeronautical and mechanical engineers, chose the vessel to maintain quality of life after relocating for work, opting for the boat over a land-based apartment.10:41 They manage daily logistics including a 400-liter water capacity and a 140-watt solar array, while utilizing a manual gravity-fed system to transport heated water to the head.18:13 To ensure the safety of their young son, they installed netting around the lifelines, enforce the use of life jackets on deck, and maintain strict supervision during dinghy transits to school.12:12 The community in Urca consists of 10 to 20 liveaboard vessels, fostering a social environment where neighbors assist one another with maintenance and daily challenges.2:14 The family reports that the transition from apartment living has increased their connection to the outdoors and provided a more hands-on, tactile upbringing for their child.13:13

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