HEART-STOPPING Quotes, Visa Renewal in New Zealand and the New FRIDGE | Episode 02-2026
15 March 2026 · 30 min · 3K views · Queensland, Australia
Dashboard view of a car driving on a highway under cloudy skies.
What this video covers
Max and Ale, owners of a Beneteau Oceanis 50, are preparing their vessel for post-cyclone season cruising by scheduling major maintenance at a shipyard in Bundaberg, Australia.▶ 2:09 After failing to receive a timely quote from their current marina in Scarborough, they traveled 370 kilometers to Bundaberg to secure a contract for hull work, including stripping the existing Coppercoat, sanding the hull, and applying an anti-osmosis barrier.▶ 2:33 The shipyard estimated the total cost at approximately 25,000 Australian dollars, or 15,000 euros, depending on the condition of the hull.▶ 11:22 Following these arrangements, the couple flew to Whangarei, New Zealand, to renew their visas.▶ 14:28 While in New Zealand, they hired a professional technician to replace the boat's 18-year-old refrigerator.▶ 21:09 The new unit features an external compressor mount to improve ventilation and reduce condensation, a common issue with the previous model.▶ 27:54 The installation took less than two hours, significantly faster than a DIY attempt.▶ 26:55
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