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Replacing the mattress and battery on a small sailboat requires clearing significant storage space in the aft cabin to access the battery compartment.8:55 The owner replaces an existing 60Ah battery with a 100Ah unit purchased from Toulon Batterie for 90 euros.11:41 During the replacement, the owner consults with a technician who recommends separating the engine start battery from the house battery bank.12:00 The technician advises using standard batteries for engine starting and deep-cycle batteries for house loads, noting that lithium technology remains unnecessary for this specific vessel's limited electrical needs.13:40 The boat relies on an engine-mounted alternator for charging, supplemented by a continuous-duty battery charger connected to shore power.12:25 Additionally, the owner installs a new mattress, noting that the foam requires 24 to 48 hours to fully expand and that moisture management remains a challenge in the cabin during winter.3:44

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