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Christophe attempts to troubleshoot the aging electrical system aboard his boat, *Corail*, while docked in Toulon.0:09 The vessel’s battery bank, consisting of a 230Ah house battery and a 75Ah engine battery, consistently struggles to maintain a charge above 12V, despite inputs from four solar panels and a wind generator.1:05 During an inspection of the wiring, Christophe identifies disorganized, unlabeled cabling and unidentified cut wires, noting that the system lacks a standard color-coding scheme.3:53 He successfully organizes the storage compartments and replaces a worn cockpit shower hose and nozzle with a push-button model to improve water efficiency.5:19 Additionally, he dives to inspect the hull and through-hull fittings, clearing barnacles from the drainage ports.6:11 The boat has not undergone a full haul-out or bottom paint application since 2019.6:55 Christophe seeks advice on selecting replacement battery technology, specifically comparing gel and AGM options to address the current power storage limitations.12:49

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