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Navigating inland waterways toward the Mediterranean requires managing heavy aquatic weed growth that frequently clogs engine water intakes and propellers. To maintain cooling flow, the crew adopts a "brushing" technique, regularly clearing the intake and propeller by hand.17:40 When encountering dense weed mats, the crew uses a "push and glide" method, shifting into neutral to maintain momentum through the debris.20:31 Lock transit presents additional challenges, particularly with high-walled locks where bollards are positioned at the top.7:17 The crew utilizes the dinghy as a platform for the bow person to reach these high bollards, though this requires careful coordination to avoid entanglement.15:45 Despite these obstacles, the crew completes over 20 locks while covering approximately 30 miles of canal.22:01 Regular maintenance of the water intake and propeller is essential to prevent engine overheating and mechanical stress when operating in weed-choked inland canals.

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