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We Moved to Florida... But That Wasn't the Big News 👀 | S.1 - Ep.5
June 15, 2025 · 7 min · 2K views · Port St. Lucie
What this video covers
Tanner, Jeff, and Ted relocate from Virginia to Port St. Lucie, Florida, to begin their search for a liveaboard sailboat.▶ 0:58 After packing their belongings into a storage unit, the group tours a Ted Brewer design with a yacht broker named Willie.▶ 3:08 The vessel features a Sea Pro watermaker rated at 17 gallons per hour and a composting toilet in the forward cabin.▶ 4:31 However, the boat requires significant maintenance, including a non-functional refrigerator, a broken air conditioning unit in the aft cabin, and standing rigging that dates back to 1989.▶ 3:39 The engine hours remain unknown, presenting a mechanical risk.▶ 4:26 Despite these concerns, the group submits an offer below the asking price, which the seller accepts.▶ 7:08 The team now faces the task of refitting the vessel for their transition to full-time sailing.
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