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Armand and Liya, owners of the 43-foot sailboat *Cosmo*, outline their transition from apartment living to full-time cruising.12:42 The couple identifies necessary boat upgrades, including installing a watermaker, a new freezer, a Mantus anchor, and a deck washdown system, while replacing their two-decade-old chart plotter.1:43 They discuss the financial strategy of timing their departure to coincide with quarterly sales commissions and stock option payouts, ultimately setting a target date of March 2024 to quit their jobs and begin cruising.8:04 Reflecting on their progress from a previous perspective, they emphasize that boat projects are iterative and that cruising plans often evolve based on weather and personal preference rather than rigid schedules.3:12 The couple documents their initial shakedown sail in Monterey, California, noting the challenges of maneuvering in a slip and the reality of managing a vessel they now own.13:02 They conclude that while they initially feared breaking equipment, they have learned that maintenance and system upgrades are continuous processes for any liveaboard sailor.4:46

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