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Fer and Renán, a Mexican couple, are transitioning to a full-time liveaboard lifestyle aboard a 1991 Catalina Morgan 45.0:01 The pair sold their assets, including vehicles and a Santana 20 racing sailboat, to fund a circumnavigation that prioritizes slow travel and cultural exploration over speed.7:26 They selected the 45-foot center-cockpit vessel for its interior layout, which features a spacious galley and a large master cabin, and because its size remains manageable for a two-person crew.6:46 The couple currently operates out of the Sea of Cortez with four dogs on board.14:15 Their planned route includes transiting the Pacific coast of the Americas before crossing to Europe and Asia.4:59 The project aims to document the realities of long-term cruising, including maintenance, self-sufficiency, and the logistics of traveling with pets, while providing sailing content in Spanish.12:52 They acknowledge their status as amateur sailors and intend to share their learning process, including technical repairs and navigation challenges, as they progress.12:23

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