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The crew of a home-built steel sailboat visited the Grand Pavois boat show in La Rochelle, France, to source equipment for an upcoming voyage to Spain, Portugal, and Cape Verde.2:44 They sought quotes for water desalination systems, noting that entry-level units from Compagnie Hydrotechnique start at 3,500 to 4,500 euros.9:32 They identified Aqua Taps as a potential solution for water treatment and tank disinfection, with a capacity of 6,000 liters.9:58 The crew also purchased fishing lures and secured a quote for vessel insurance from Transmer, noting the company’s willingness to work with home-built steel boats.11:33 The owners expressed frustration with the show's increasingly restrictive access policies, specifically the requirement to book appointments to view production boats like the RM line.5:37 Following the show, the crew focused on refitting their boat, including mounting a 20-kilogram dinghy on deck using a pulley system and fabricating a custom steel support for a gas bottle.15:28 They also installed a small, custom-cut wooden table for the galley.17:44

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