Sailing Britaly · video

What this video covers

Chris and his family prepare Britaly for a trip to Rochester while docked at Chatham Marina.0:16 The crew manages daily life without a fridge, testing an icebox with a bag of ice to preserve food.7:15 Chris performs maintenance tasks, including replacing an inclinometer by aligning the new unit with the existing mounting holes.8:33 He also prepares to dispose of two heavy lead-acid house batteries.9:36 New equipment arrives for the boat, including a large supply of stainless steel hose clamps and three pull-out shower taps intended for the galley and two heads.11:14 These taps feature two-meter hoses to facilitate tasks such as filling the engine's water intake.12:04 The family plans to visit Rochester Castle once the current maintenance projects are complete.0:18

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