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The crew of the sailboat Uma converted a stripped-down Land Rover Defender 110 into a mobile living space and workshop to support their boat refit in Sardinia, Italy.Watch They prioritized quick-access storage by installing a MOLLE panel on the rear door for daily essentials, including kitchen supplies, toiletries, and camp gear.1:12 The interior build features a passenger-side storage layout to balance the weight of the left-hand drive vehicle.8:17 Key components include a refrigerator drawer with a secondary table function, a pantry with slide-out organizers, and a diesel heater installed beneath a storage locker.8:59 The electrical system currently utilizes a temporary house battery and solar panels, with a permanent lithium battery installed under the driver’s seat.14:14 The build served as a testing ground for materials and tools intended for the boat’s interior renovation.16:29 Modifications to the driver’s cabin include a custom 3D-printed center console, a rear-view camera for reversing, and auxiliary switches for a winch, air compressor, and external lighting.19:57

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