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Maintenance on the 1300 km inland waterway transit requires extensive preparation of the vessel Britaly. The owner removes 20 years of ablative anti-fouling paint down to the barrier coat to apply an experimental coating, a physically demanding three-day process.13:58 Additional refit tasks include cleaning the exterior with a pressure washer, re-bedding a deck hatch, and installing DIY Dyneema lifelines with safety netting.16:01 The owner also constructs a mast support structure to facilitate lowering the rig for canal transit.24:51 During the refit, a water filter failure floods the galley, requiring a deep clean of the interior.6:01 The owner relies on a diesel heater and an inverter-powered heat gun for climate control and cooking when shore power and gas supplies fail.13:37 These maintenance projects prepare the boat for an upcoming canal passage, with the mast scheduled for removal by crane shortly after the hull work concludes.31:32

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