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The crew of the sailboat Britaly navigates the inland waterways of Belgium, transiting from the smaller canals onto the larger Ostend-to-Ghent canal.3:58 The vessel experiences intermittent engine overheating, which the owner manages by switching to a secondary cooling water intake plumbed into a sink outlet.3:50 The engine also stalls when shifted into reverse near a bridge.4:19 To protect the hull in locks, the crew uses inexpensive children's space hoppers as makeshift ball fenders.1:43 The owner discusses the security implications of displaying boat-name stickers on the hull, weighing the benefits of increased channel visibility against the loss of privacy.6:51 Upon arriving in Bruges, the crew pays 13 euros for a night of mooring, which includes electricity and proximity to the city center.16:22 The owner also demonstrates a technique for sealing rope ends by applying masking tape before cutting and melting the fibers with a lighter.14:31

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