Sailing Polaris · video

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The crew of the 40-ft electric-powered vessel Polaris prepares for an Arctic winter in northern Norway by removing solar panels and installing a Daewoo mini washing machine.2:43 To accommodate the appliance, they remove the black water tank and toilet from the guest head, repurposing the space for the machine.1:49 The installation requires structural modifications to the hull, including the fabrication and epoxy-bonding of wooden stringers to support the unit.4:04 The crew uses a plywood template to ensure precise drill hole alignment and reinforces the stringers with five layers of 450g/m² bi-directional fiberglass mat.3:20 Plumbing for the machine connects to existing water lines from the former sink.8:37 Following the refit, the crew hikes in Ånderdalen National Park on the island of Senja and visits a Biltema store in Finnsnes to source hardware.9:49 Before departing for a two-week trip to visit family, they secure the boat for autumn storms and winter snow.19:00 Proper structural preparation and template-making are essential for installing heavy appliances in confined, irregular spaces like a boat hull.

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