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Squib's Refit - Q&A /130
7 August 2025 · 12 min · 856 views
What this video covers
The crew of the vessel Squib reports a total refit expenditure of approximately 40,000 Euro, accumulated over four years of work, travel costs, and mooring fees.2:28 During the project, the owners opted for continuous upgrades rather than adhering to a fixed budget.3:13 Addressing technical concerns, the crew defends their use of heat-melt electrical connectors by adding an external layer of adhesive-lined heat-shrink tubing to ensure secure, permanent connections.6:00 They also acknowledge that their custom-built water heater, constructed from KG-pipe, is rated for temperatures up to 60 degrees Celsius, though they intend to limit output to 40 degrees.6:53 Regarding their planned Danube passage, the crew dismisses security concerns related to the war in Ukraine, citing firsthand reports from other sailors who successfully navigated the region.4:00 Additionally, the crew confirms that they intend to transit through Turkey without formal customs clearance, relying on established procedures where the crew remains aboard the vessel while in port.7:59
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