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Liveaboard Life; Getting Water, Food and Boat Parts Up the Brisbane River in Australia
15 July 2024 · 20 min · 23K views · Brisbane River
What this video covers
Cruising the Brisbane River in Australia, the crew of the sailboat Triteia utilizes public infrastructure to manage essential liveaboard tasks. They access city council public pontoon docks for free water refills and waste disposal, noting the high quality and accessibility of these facilities compared to other regions.4:15 The crew navigates the river to reach the central business district, managing chores including laundry and provisioning.12:46 They report that self-service laundromats in the area are expensive, often costing $14 to $20 per load, and frequently restrict the use of personal detergent.16:18 While in Brisbane, the crew visits a Whitworth's marine supply store to source engine bay sound-dampening material with a radiant barrier, a product they struggled to locate in previous ports.18:45 They also attempt to source one-inch tubing to modify their solar panel mounts for better angling, though the store only stocked seven-eighths-inch diameter.18:55 The crew prioritizes these upgrades to reduce engine noise during upcoming long-distance motoring in Indonesia.19:02
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