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Odd Life Crafting

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Odd Life Crafting: Roberta’s Age, Earnings and Net Worth (2023)

Everything you always wanted to know.

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on Odd Life Crafting for 2023.

Over the last 2 years, I have spent 30+ hours watching and researching everything I could about Odd Life Crafting to learn more about their story and unique choice of a sailing vessel.

(Yes, watching for that many hours means I really am *that* obsessed with Duca and Roberta 😃)

If you wanted to know:

➜ How Odd Life Crafting afforded their boat

➜ How they make their money today

➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades

➜ If Roberta offers uncensored footage

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

Odd Life Crafting FAQs (April 2023)

Yes, this is the strangest boat name I’ve ever come across! 😅

Crew Members

Duca (Eduardo) Cassol (age 38)

Roberta Montibeller (age 39)

Odd Life Crafting owns a 1991 Dinieper Tropic 1200 which is a 44ft steel sailboat. This boat sat in a yard and was neglected for over 22 years before being discovered by this energetic couple.

Check out the tour before they started working on it:

They got themselves committed to the project and the rest is history. Today they’re sailing the world.

Prior to this, they owned 2 previous small sailboats.

They have done a ton of boat work since and replaced almost everything in their epic journey on YouTube.

It wasn’t easy but has paid off well. I highly recommend watching their complete build series, and my list of upgrades would require multiple pages… 🙂

They are currently in Rio de Janeiro after having left São Paulo, Brazil.

This means they are currently a week or two behind on their video production as it’s been challenging to find reliable WIFI.

Past Cruising

They haven’t been sailing all that much, but have just started to explore Brazil.

Affording It

How did they find the money? They both worked hard and as they lived a simple life and had no children, they were able to save up enough to purchase their project yacht a few years ago and get to work.

They put a ton of sweat equity into the build, learned much along the way and inspired the YouTube community.

YouTubers often become wealthier by the day.

As of 2023, Odd Life Crafting has a net worth of $580,000. This is based on the value of their yacht, their personal savings and business income.

I imagine that numerous boat manufacturers would be willing to offer them a ‘free’ boat that Sailing La Vagabonde did in 2017.

Duca and Roberta are extremely knowledgeable and are committed to their mission.

Making Loot

Odd Life Crafting makes a remarkable $11,000/month on YouTube through simply:

➜ Allowing ads to be shown on their channel

➜ Providing referral links to all their camera gear and parts

➜ Selling their own Odd Life Crafting merchandise via Teespring

➜ Accepting Patreon and PayPal donations from their loyal fans

➜ And finally, accepting brand sponsorships and affiliate links to their sailboat gear

They have absolutely mastered the art of making an income through YouTube, and many channels could learn a thing or two about their secrets.

Collaborations

Have they shared the spotlight on YouTube with any other channels? Absolutely! They have met up with:

➜ Expedition Evans

➜ Sailing Zephyr

➜ Sailing Parlay Revival (they have a ton of synergy with Colin!)

➜ Sailing Avocet

➜ Sailing Zingaro

➜ Monday Never

➜ MJ Sailing

➜ Project Atticus

➜ Cruisers Academy

➜ Harbors Unknown

➜ Sailing Dark Angel

➜ Out Chasing Stars

➜ David Shih

➜ Sailboat Story

➜ Sailing The Far Side

➜ Calico Skies Sailing

They met most of these cruisers at the Annapolis Boat Show in late 2021.

So in terms of who they’ve actually hung out AND sailed together with:

➜ Taylor’s Travels

➜ Tula’s Endless Summer

➜ Sailing Yabá

➜ Chicama Sailing

They have also been inspired by S/V Rapunzel:

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Duca & Rô (Eduardo e Roberta) (@oddlifecrafting)

Big Moments

Things haven’t been easy but they’ve worked through the lowest of the lows, including:

➜ Breaking their quadrant

➜ Replacing their mast

➜ Running aground (making them true sailors now!)

➜ Having several meltdowns

They have continued to inspire many people to restore their own abandoned boats and see the world.

Future Plans

Where to next? They are planning to explore South America before cruising into the South Pacific.

They have discussed having children on more than one occasion. I believe they’ll make wonderful parents and their yacht is capable to handle 1-2 children.

Key Takeaways

What can we learn from this wise and ambitious couple?

➜ Be resourceful in what you have

➜ It’s never easy, but it’s worth it

➜ Don’t let the years slip on by

➜ Find a partner who’ll 200% support you

And most important, don’t rush yourself. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. 😊

Duca and Roberta deserve every sundowner, sunrise and to be welcomed into every port. They have taken on a project that very few people wouldn’t even consider…and have COMPLETELY knocked it out of the park!

Much of the cruising community praises their work ethic and dedication to their restoration project. I certainly can’t wait to see what is to come!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by Odd Life Crafting and their travels…

Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.

They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)

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Who Is Odd Life Crafting?

If you’re interested in the idea of refitting a sailboat and curious about what it takes to get the project done, start following Odd Life Crafting. They take YouTube viewers through the process of refitting their 44’ steel sailboat.

With ups, downs, and surprises along the way, you’ll gain a first-hand look into taking a sailboat from chaos to a tiny house on the open water.

Keep reading to learn more about Odd Life Crafting and their sailboat. We will also show you three of their top refit videos!

Odd Life Crafting is a YouTube channel run by Duca and Roberta. They’re a Brazilian couple who bought a 44’ steel sailboat someone left on the beach for 22 years.

They worked on the Dinieper Tropic 1200 for two years. Then they refitted the sailboat to live in and explore the world. Their YouTube channel documents their journey.

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Where Is Odd Life Crafting From? 

Duca and Roberta were both born and raised in Brazil. They also found their sailboat in Brazil, making it a perfect match.

They’re about to leave the country’s waters to explore with their sailing vessel. Their work on their boat is indeed a labor of love.

What Is Odd Life Crafting Known for?

Viewers know Odd Life Crafting for documenting the building of their container home and refitting their sailboat on YouTube. At the beginning of their channel, they built a container home as a base before purchasing a sailboat. However, they found their sailboat earlier than anticipated and started the refit project. 

With over 238k subscribers and counting, their project is interesting to many sailors and non-sailors alike. The hard-working couple holds nothing back as they go through the ups and downs of renovation and boat life maintenance. 

What Kind Of Boat Is Odd Life Crafting? 

Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt of France designed Duca and Roberta’s boat, a Dinieper Tropic 1200. Dinieper Boat Yard built it in Brazil in 1991.

Joubert and Nivelt are famous naval architects. They also designed Beneteau’s Swift Trawler. They raced sailboats for many years, which led to their design work together. Their boats are practical and luxurious.

Odd Life Crafting Sailboat Refit Top Videos

You’ll find many binge-worthy refitting videos on Odd Life Crafting’s YouTube channel. To help you get started, we’ve pulled out the top three.

These give you a glimpse into Duca and Roberta’s work on the sailboat and how they planned it out. In addition, they reveal how much it costs. 

Tour of our Abandoned Sailboat (on the hard for 20 years)

Duca and Roberta tour their sailboat, which someone abandoned for 20 years. While the outside looks very rough, you might be surprised at what they find inside.

They show every inch of the boat to give you an idea of what they need to do to get it liveable in the water. They also find some fun items. For example, they find a bottle of hair conditioner in the bathroom that was sitting there for 20 years!

Sailboat on the hard for 22 years. How much did it cost?

Duca had a dream to build a boat from scratch, but Roberta talked some sense into him, and they bought an abandoned sailboat instead. In this video, they discuss how much their galvanized steel 22-year-old sailboat cost, as well as the refit.

They explain that in Brazil, you’re only allowed to purchase a boat in the country, and therefore, it’s more expensive. We think you’ll have sticker shock when you hear how much they paid in U.S. dollars.

REFIT of our ABANDONED Sailboat (the plan) 

In this episode, Odd Life Crafting reveals their plan for refitting their sailboat. They organize their priorities on sticky notes in the video, according to their timeline for the work.

It’s an ambitious plan, from redoing all the seals to painting the boat, engine work, etc. Duca and Roberta take on a massive project, and this video may exhaust you! 

Where Else Can You Find Odd Life Crafting? 

You can find Odd Life Crafting on YouTube and Instagram . The couple is fun and inspiring, and they take beautiful photos.

You’ll see the fantastic landscapes of Brazil and the ocean that surrounds it. Watching Duca and Roberta during their first days living aboard their refitted sailing vessel makes you want to cheer them on for years to come. 

Would you refit a sailboat? What is a project that you dream of embarking on in the future? Drop a line in the comments below about your goals.

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