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We Bought Our First Sailboat in a Foreign Country (and Moved Aboard!)

June 9, 2025 · 0 min · 6K views · Malaysia

What this video covers

Camille Milligan and Jesse bought a 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i in Malaysia as their first sailboat and moved aboard.0:02 The boat has dual helm and three berths.0:06 Jesse has a small sailing background; Camille has little to none.0:13 They describe the purchase as a headfirst entry into liveaboard life in a foreign country, with a new language, new people, and a list of onboard projects ahead.0:21 The introduction frames what follows as a cruising journey from Malaysia, with ocean passages, boat work, and learning to sail as the core subjects. No specific repairs, routes, or technical details appear in this opening segment.

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39iTheir boat

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