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The VIDA MIA, a 1929 commuter yacht, operates as a restored vintage vessel offering morning coffee cruises and private charters off the coast of Waikiki, Oahu.0:26 Built in Stockton, California, the wooden-hulled yacht features original tempered glass and a porcelain bathtub, reflecting the luxury standards of its era.1:24 Maintenance requires annual haul-outs to address the hull, which relies on traditional cotton and tar caulking that swells to seal leaks after launching.2:37 The vessel has a storied history in Hawaii, including service as a whale-watching boat and use as an escort vessel during the Transpac race in the 1960s.6:26 Current operations include live music events, family-style dining, and snorkel charters.6:55 The crew coordinates with the Coast Guard to provide training on wooden boat construction and maintenance, as the vessel remains the only one of its kind in Hawaii.3:06

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