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The host of the YouTube channel Piratas Aderiva lives aboard a 35-foot Westerly sailboat, which he has been restoring and using as a primary residence for six years.19:15 The vessel features a cockpit with all lines led aft for single-handed sailing, a custom polycarbonate sprayhood, and a dedicated aft cabin with an independent head.1:36 To fund his lifestyle, the host performs marine industry work, including fiberglass repair, painting, and antifouling, while moving between ports to seek employment.10:28 He also offers remote boat-buying consultations for 50 euros, guiding prospective buyers through inspections of bilges, seacocks, and general vessel condition via video call.14:54 During a summer anchorage in the Algarve, the host experienced a near-collision when a charter boat with intoxicated occupants dragged anchor toward his vessel in 45-knot winds, forcing him to board the drifting boat to prevent a collision.17:47 The host emphasizes that his sailing is not a traditional retirement but a mobile lifestyle that requires constant financial planning and local work.8:20

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