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The crew of the 1993 sailboat Britaly prepares for an inland waterway transit from Nieuwpoort, Belgium, toward the Mediterranean. Before departure, the owner unsteps the mast and builds custom supports to accommodate the lowered rig.2:05 He replaces the original standing rigging by shipping the old set to Jimmy Green Marine for exact measurement and replication.3:37 Maintenance tasks include applying zinc spray to the propeller to prevent fouling and repairing a corroded radar bracket.4:55 After launching, the crew navigates their first lock at Graven sluice and passes through several bridges.12:57 During the initial transit, the owner identifies a need to relocate the midship cleat on the starboard side by approximately two feet to improve boat control within locks.17:35 The vessel stops for the night in the village of Leffinge.17:51 The crew uses a yellow lifebuoy as a makeshift fender on the mast to protect against potential contact with lock walls.19:28

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