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Chris D'Onyshaw and his partner have lived aboard their sailboat, Pluto, in Simon's Town, Cape Town, for four months.0:03 During a recent coastal passage from Hout Bay to Simon's Town, the crew encountered a false engine temperature alarm while motor-sailing into heavy swell near Cape Point.3:42 The engine was shut down as a precaution, forcing the crew to sail the final leg of the journey in challenging conditions before arriving at night.3:40 The vessel currently lacks refrigeration and hot water, requiring the use of shore-based facilities at the local yacht club.5:28 Recent upgrades to the boat include new upholstery, a new Windex, and a new navigation system.7:15 The couple continues to work full-time while completing formal skipper training and managing ongoing maintenance projects.8:56 Despite the initial learning curve of living aboard and the physical demands of sailing in Cape Town's winter conditions, the transition from a house to the boat has been manageable.10:04

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