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Steph and Travis live full-time aboard a Hunter 42 Passage, a center-cockpit sailboat chosen for its spacious aft cabin and headroom.0:33 The layout includes a queen-size bed, two heads, and a galley equipped with a three-burner propane stove and oven.1:32 Managing power consumption requires monitoring a 12-volt panel, where the water heater draws 10 amps intermittently.4:32 The couple maintains a 70-to-80-gallon water tank, using a carbon filter for marina-supplied water, which lasts approximately five days.6:11 They avoid using the onboard toilets and showers, relying instead on marina facilities.6:23 For climate control, they operate a single, loud air conditioning unit during summer heat waves and use fans for ventilation.8:29 A central vacuum system helps manage the constant dust accumulation inherent to living in an open-air environment.5:06 Working from the navigation station requires a stable Wi-Fi connection.5:01 The transition to boat life involves adapting to tight quarters, limited storage, and the logistical challenges of off-boat laundry.6:57

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