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A retired couple, aged 82 and 74, transitioned to full-time liveaboard life on a 27-foot sailboat after years of planning and refitting.0:11 The pair, who previously lived in Imbituba, Brazil, relocated to a marina in the same region to be closer to family.3:46 They purchased the vessel in Santos, but a series of engine failures during the initial delivery forced a decade-long period of restoration and upgrades while the boat remained in a yard.2:46 The couple now manages daily life on the water by adapting their routines, including sleeping in separate berths to accommodate the boat's interior layout and using specific techniques to manually retrieve the anchor without a windlass.12:38 They cite the freedom of the lifestyle and the proximity to nature as primary motivators, noting that their background in physical education helps them maintain the mobility required for boat maintenance.4:42 Despite initial challenges with high temperatures, they emphasize that mutual cooperation and a shared desire for a nomadic lifestyle are essential for long-term success aboard.5:17

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