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The 38-foot 1984 Beneteau Ideale 11.5, named Adventure Born, serves as a full-time, off-grid home for a solo sailor operating on a budget of less than $500 per month.0:05 The vessel features a 40-horsepower engine, 1,000 watts of solar power, and a 550-amp-hour lithium battery bank.1:20 Equipment for remote exploration includes a Highfield 310 dinghy with a 15-horsepower Yamaha Enduro outboard, a water maker, and various sports gear such as kiteboarding equipment, paddleboards, and Subnado underwater propulsion units.1:29 The owner utilizes the boat primarily for spearfishing and free diving in remote locations, having reached depths of 105 feet.7:01 Beyond technical capabilities, the vessel supports a lifestyle centered on community, including buddy boating and sharing catches with locals and other cruisers.8:57 The owner maintains the boat as a self-contained, sustainable platform that eliminates the need for shore-based infrastructure or generators.3:14

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