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Our move towards living on a boat probably gained momentum 9 years ago, when we moved to Cairns and our boys had grown up and left home. If we were to be serious about this, it was time to make decisions that would lead us here. So we worked our butts off both as employees, in our own businesses and buying, renovating and selling houses.
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Solar panels on a boat: is Victron worth it?
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Lightning strikes and cruising yachts – best practice
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How to anchor your sailboat
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Why use nautical miles and knots in sailing
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Sailing racing rules simplified
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Buying your first sailboat
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