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Mark and Nadyana sold their boat, *Good Tidings*, and relocated to Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, France, to begin an open-ended search for a replacement vessel.0:23 After a planned project boat fell through, they moved into the aft cabin of a friend’s Westerly 33 while scouting the local dry dock for potential purchases.3:20 The couple is prioritizing boats within a 10,000-pound budget, though they are finding that online listings often carry inflated prices compared to local yard finds.15:20 They inspected several abandoned or fixer-upper vessels in the yard, including a small schooner and a 12-meter catamaran, but expressed concerns regarding the high maintenance and marina costs associated with larger catamarans.13:42 The search remains ongoing as they navigate the logistical challenges of living without a permanent vessel.

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