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Edgar and Sâmia, the owners of the Entre Terras e Mares channel, discuss the practical realities of building a sailboat from scratch during a presentation at the 2024 Vela Show in Ilhabela, Brazil.0:07 The couple details their three-and-a-half-year project, emphasizing that successful home construction requires significant time, a dedicated covered workspace, sufficient cash flow, and a willingness to acquire diverse skills including carpentry, welding, electrical work, and mechanical maintenance.3:06 Edgar highlights the importance of choosing a construction method—such as multi-chine plywood, strip planking, steel, aluminum, or fiberglass—based on personal confidence and project complexity.7:27 He notes that while building a boat can offer up to 40% cost savings compared to a new vessel, the process often proves more expensive and time-consuming than refurbishing an existing hull.10:37 The presentation underscores the necessity of celebrating small, daily victories to maintain resilience throughout the long-term project.19:41

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