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The 2003 Oyster 56 Britican features a four-cabin layout sleeping seven, with a master suite, two heads, and a workshop that converts into an additional bunk.1:52 The vessel carries 1,000 liters of fuel and 1,000 liters of water, supported by a 400-amp-hour lithium battery bank and an 8-kilowatt generator.0:40 Electrical systems include a 5,000-watt inverter and three 325-watt solar panels.1:04 The galley operates entirely on electricity, eliminating the need for gas, and includes a full-size deep freezer and fridge.4:24 Propulsion and handling gear consist of a carbon mast, a Reckmann furler, electric winches, and a 105-pound Mantis anchor deployed by an electric windlass.6:22 The cockpit accommodates eight to ten people and features an integrated ice box.5:56 Maintenance access is provided through double doors to the engine room, which houses the water maker controls capable of producing 100 liters per hour.1:35 The boat is equipped with Simpson electric davits for dinghy management.6:30

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