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How We Get Paid to Sail in Paradise (Full-Time Boat Life)
July 26, 2026 · 11 min · 34K views · Fiji
What this video covers
Max and Rachel completed a week-long passage from New Zealand to Fiji aboard their 37-foot boat, Elixir.0:10 Upon arrival, they spent six weeks working as professional crew on an Oyster 72 to fund their ongoing circumnavigation.5:46 This charter work provided local knowledge of the Fijian archipelago and allowed them to save for the next leg of their voyage.5:51 Following the charter commitment, they returned to Elixir to test new systems, including upgraded solar panels, lithium batteries, and a water maker.9:42 They also installed Starlink to maintain connectivity while cruising.9:37 Before departing for further exploration, the pair placed Elixir in a cyclone pit for a six-week period while they traveled to California.10:24 The boat remains secured in the pit, with a dehumidifier running, to await their return for continued cruising through the South Pacific, including planned stops in Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Indonesia.10:43
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