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Vlad anchors the Amel 50 Mirage at Spanish Wells, Bahamas, and walks through a full solo liveaboard day from 8 a.m. to sunset.0:29 The day opens with a 15-minute swim off the boat's built-in stern platform, followed by a workout, then breakfast — poached eggs in silicone molds, oatmeal with maple syrup, and espresso.0:50 He tests watermaker output using a TDS meter and a multi-element strip that checks nitrates, metals, pH, and alkalinity, confirming both the watermaker and an inline filter are performing normally.2:31 A two-hour remote workday follows, including a video call.6:39 Maintenance tasks include replacing batteries in distributed temperature sensors — one in the engine bay, one in a refrigerator — and scrubbing cockpit mold with a combined cleaner-disinfectant, a job he does roughly monthly after wet weather.9:48 He mixes two-stroke fuel for the dinghy outboard, then dinghies to Spanish Wells for fresh produce.13:34 Afternoon comfort comes from a full-size AC-powered fan rather than small USB models.13:04 The dishwasher runs on solar power with battery charge holding at 100% through a sunny day; hot water and the watermaker require the generator.18:21 A 110-mile passage is planned next.19:06 Evening temperature sits at a comfortable 72°F.19:28

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