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Adriano Plotzky and guest Tassinari discuss the transition to full-time liveaboard life, emphasizing that the primary barrier is the psychological shift away from a consumption-based lifestyle rather than technical sailing skills.9:01 Plotzky, who has lived aboard for 21 years, notes that modern sailors benefit from resources like internet tutorials and GPS, which were unavailable when he and his contemporaries began.7:39 Tassinari, who operates charters in Angra dos Reis, sails a Tanton 43, a cat-ketch rigged vessel featuring carbon fiber masts and no standing rigging.10:23 This design allows the masts to flex in gusts, reducing the need for constant sail trim or reefing compared to traditional stayed rigs.11:15 The pair compares the cost of living in a city versus on a boat, noting that reduced consumption allows for greater financial stability and personal freedom.14:18 They advise that successful long-term cruising requires viewing money as a tool for happiness rather than an end goal.3:13

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