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The Caribbean International Boat Show in Puerto Rico serves as a research hub for a couple searching for a vessel for their upcoming circumnavigation.5:09 The event features a wide range of luxury motor yachts and sport fishing boats, many of which are listed for sale at prices ranging from $1.6 million to $2.8 million.27:03 The couple inspects various layouts, noting features such as integrated fishing rod holders, elevated flybridge helm stations, and modular interior designs.14:48 Technical displays at the show highlight essential equipment for long-term cruising, including gyroscopic stabilizers designed to reduce hull roll by 85% in monohulls, bow thrusters for improved maneuverability, and modular watermakers.31:32 The couple evaluates these systems to understand the costs and installation requirements for their future boat.33:45 While the luxury yachts offer high-end amenities like climate-controlled cabins and specialized storage, the pair concludes that these specific vessels do not align with their requirements for a long-distance sailing boat.9:21

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