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Renee and Keith Whitaker have transitioned to land life in Montana after selling their boat, Zatara, to new owners.0:35 The couple is currently renovating a barn on their property, framing out bedrooms and a loft, and installing electrical and plumbing systems to prepare for winter.10:23 Despite the move, both report lingering habits from their time at sea, including over-purchasing groceries, reusing plastic bags, and experiencing phantom sensations of anchor drag or sail flogging.7:06 Keith continues to monitor weather patterns in the Pacific Ocean near Tahiti, where the vessel is currently located.7:53 The new owners plan to take the boat to French Polynesia in December.1:38 The couple is hosting a farewell event for the vessel at the Blue Water Summit in Key West this January.9:23

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